BS 123000:2001

This standard BS 123000:2001 System of quality assessment. Generic specification. Printed boards is classified in these ICS categories:

• 31.180 Printed circuits and boards

This British Standard specifies a system by which manufacturers of printed boards can be granted capability approval within the IECQ system for electronic components of assessed quality. It also specifies procedures for the preparation of capability detail specifications and customer detail specifications for printed boards.

This British Standard is applicable for all printed boards, irrespective of their method of manufacture. It is applicable to printed board manufacturers when using the IECQ system for electronic components of assessed quality.

NOTE Technology approval is the preferred procedure for manufacturers who wish to implement in-process testing as an element of their IECQ approval. CECC 210003 is a technology approval schedule for printed boards.

In addition to the definitive requirements, this standard also requires the items specified in clause 8 to be documented. For compliance with this standard, both the definitive requirements and the documented items have to be satisfied.