IPC and electronics: which material controls are critical?

Materials Characterization Quality Control Expertise and Failure Analysis
5200 m² laboratory
5200 m² laboratory + 99% of services are provided in-house
More than 140 people
More than 140 people at your service
Safran
Safran Approval
Dassault Aviation
Dassault Aviation Approval

Materials testing according to IPC standards

FILAB performs its analyses in accordance with the IPC standards required by the client and the specific requirements of the program.
Cleanliness and surface pollution
  • Detection of organic and inorganic residues
  • Identification of process-related pollution (flows, cleaning, environment)
  • Cleanliness analysis of functional surfaces
Materials and surface treatments
  • Verification of metallizations and coatings
  • Analysis of surface treatments impacting adhesion and reliability
  • Checking material/process compatibility
Assemblies and interfaces
  • Analysis of critical interfaces (soldering, bonding, varnishing)
  • Study of delamination or cracking phenomena
  • Identification of defects invisible to visual inspection

Services offered by FILAB

FILAB supports electronics manufacturers in mastering IPC requirements:
Materials quality control
  • Materials analysis compliant with IPC requirements

     

  • Verification of material and surface conformity

     

  • Support for supplier qualification and auditing

Electronic failure expertise
  • Electronic malfunction analysis

     

  • Investigations following environmental testing or field failures

     

  • Root cause analysis of materials

Surface analysis and pollution
  • Precise identification of surface contaminants

     

  • Analysis of critical surface conditions

     

  • Support for improving cleaning and assembly processes

Non-destructive testing
  • Non-destructive analysis of assembled circuit boards
  • Targeted investigations of critical areas
  • Maintaining the functional integrity of equipment
FILAB performs its analyses in accordance with the IPC standards required by the client and the specific requirements of the program.

Why use FILAB?

  • Recognized expertise in electronic and optronic materials
  • Mastery of IPC requirements and critical applications
  • Dual expertise in chemistry and materials science
  • Root cause analysis approach

FAQ

Which IPC benchmarks are taken into account?
FILAB operates in accordance with the IPC requirements applicable to the product and the level of criticality (cards, assemblies, cleanliness).
Can an electronic circuit board that has already been assembled be analyzed?

Yes. Non-destructive testing methods are preferred to preserve functional integrity.

Are the analyses recognized within a quality framework?

Yes. The analyses are carried out under ISO 17025, guaranteeing reliability and traceability.

How do I get a quote for a service?

To obtain a quote, please contact us directly using the contact form on the right or call us to discuss your needs.

FILAB is a laboratory that supports its clients by offering analytical services tailored to your specific context:

  • regulatory requirements,
  • post-failure analysis,
  • quality control, etc.

We perform a range of custom analyses.

The filab advantages
A highly qualified team
A highly qualified team
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
Responsiveness in responding to and processing requests
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
A COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
(Staves available on www.cofrac.com - Accreditation number: 1-1793)
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
A complete analytical park of 5,200m²
Tailor-made support
Tailor-made support
Video debriefing available with the expert
Video debriefing available with the expert
Emmanuel BUIRET Technical Sales Representative
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