IPC-A-610 Class 2 vs Class 3 Selector

IPC-A-610 Class 2 vs Class 3 Selector

Pick the lowest class that meets your reliability need — over-specifying Class 3 adds cost without value.

→ Build to IPC-A-610 Class 2

Your application needs dependable, long service life where a rare failure is recoverable — Class 2 balances reliability against cost, the right fit for most commercial and industrial electronics.
CriterionClass 2Class 3
PTH barrel fill50% min75% min
Copper voids1 in ≤5% holesnone
Annular ring≤90° breakoutno breakout
Inspectionsampling + AOI100% + X-ray
PCBark builds to IPC-A-610 Class 2 under ISO 9001, with J-STD-001 soldering and full inspection records that travel with your boards.
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