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# IPC and electronics: which material controls are critical?

## Your need: to perform tests and analyses according to IPC standards in the laboratory

Thanks to our expertise in [analytical chemistry](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory.md) and [materials characterization](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-testing/), we support electronic manufacturers and integrators in:

- ensuring their material choices,
- qualifying their processes,
- and meeting the most demanding IPC regulatory requirements.

### 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](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination.md) residues
- Identification of process-related pollution (flows, cleaning, environment)
- [Cleanliness analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization/laboratory-surface-cleanliness-analysis-scanning-electron-microscope.md) 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](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/control-of-alloys-and-grades-in-the-laboratory.md) with IPC requirements
- Verification of material and surface conformity
- Support for supplier qualification and auditing

 Electronic failure expertise
- Electronic malfunction analysis
- [Failure analysis](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures.md): [corrosion](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-deposit-contamination/laboratory-expertise-and-analysis-of-corrosion.md), [adhesion](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-industrial-adhesive.md), [fracture](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures/laboratory-analysis-ruptures.md)...
- Root cause analysis of materials

 Surface analysis and pollution
- Precise identification of surface contaminants
- [Analysis of critical surface states](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-surface-characterization.md)

 Non-destructive testing
- Non-destructive analysis of assembled circuit boards
- Targeted investigations of critical areas
- Maintaining the functional integrity of equipment

by [X-ray tomography.](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/tomography-analysis-laboratory.md)

  FILAB performs its analyses in accordance with the IPC standards required by the client and the specific requirements of the program.
### Why choose Filab as your partner?

- 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.