PCB Libraries Forum : IPC Abbreviations https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:23:06 +0000 Sat, 29 Jun 2019 08:13:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2496 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[IPC Abbreviations : IPC does not, but PCB Libraries...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ipc-abbreviations_topic2496_post10320.html#10320 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2496
Posted: 29 Jun 2019 at 8:13am

IPC does not, but PCB Libraries does. 

Look in this folder - 
C:\Program Files (x86)\PCB Libraries\Library Expert 2019\Documents 
  • Library Expert Surface Mount Families.pdf
  • Library Expert Through-hole Families.pdf
They are listed starting at the Molded Body component family. 

The Chips are - 
  • ANTC - Antenna
  • CAPC - Capacitor
  • CAPPC - Capacitor, Polarized
  • DIOC - Diode
  • DIONC - Diode, Non-Polarized
  • BEADC - Ferritte Bead
  • FLTRC - Filter
  • FUSC - Fuse
  • INDC - Inductor
  • LEDC - LED
  • RESC - Resistor
  • THRMC- Thermistor
  • VARC - Varistor 

]]> Sat, 29 Jun 2019 08:13:14 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ipc-abbreviations_topic2496_post10320.html#10320 <![CDATA[IPC Abbreviations : No I am actually referring to...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ipc-abbreviations_topic2496_post10319.html#10319 Author: AGONZ67
Subject: 2496
Posted: 28 Jun 2019 at 4:21pm

No I am actually referring to abbreviations used in the description of components. In PADS there is an attribute field in the part type named "description". Is there an IPC document that governs what abbreviations are authorized? For example Metal Film is often abbreviated MTL FLM, but ASMEY14.38 uses FLM as an abbreviation for flame. Does IPC have it's own comprehensive abbreviation guide tailored exclusively for PCB abbreviations? I would think IPC and electonics has evolved to the point of no longer relying on a mechanical specification?]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:21:35 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ipc-abbreviations_topic2496_post10319.html#10319 <![CDATA[IPC Abbreviations : The IPC-T-50 is Terms and Definitions....]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ipc-abbreviations_topic2496_post10287.html#10287 Author: Tom H
Subject: 2496
Posted: 12 Jun 2019 at 9:21pm

The IPC-T-50 is Terms and Definitions. It gets updated every couple of years. 

Are you referring to Reference Designators? 

https://www.pcblibraries.com/forum/common-pcb-reference-designators_topic728.html

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:21:43 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ipc-abbreviations_topic2496_post10287.html#10287 <![CDATA[IPC Abbreviations : Do we still default to ASME...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ipc-abbreviations_topic2496_post10286.html#10286 Author: AGONZ67
Subject: 2496
Posted: 12 Jun 2019 at 3:16pm

Do we still default to ASME Y14.38 for abbreviations? Is there an IPC spec that deals specifically with electrical components/abbreviations? ]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:16:23 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ipc-abbreviations_topic2496_post10286.html#10286