If you have been searching for the term you are likely a PCB design engineer, a librarian, or a quality manager looking to access the official document. This article will explain exactly what IPC-7352 is, why it has replaced its predecessor, how to legally obtain the PDF, and what changes you need to implement in your design workflow. What is IPC-7352? IPC-7352 is the official industry standard titled "Generic Requirements for Surface Mount Design and Land Pattern Standard." Published by the Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC), this document provides the requirements for creating land patterns (also known as footprints or pads) for surface mount components.

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