What is Class 1 of IPC-A-610 focused on?

Class 1 of IPC-A-610 focuses on general electronic products that have minimal performance requirements. This classification is designed for electronics that are not intended for high-stakes applications where reliability is critical. Products in Class 1 typically include items that can tolerate some level of performance compromise and do not require stringent inspection criteria.

This class includes consumer goods that may be more sensitive to cost and less demanding in terms of functionality, where the consequences of failure are relatively low. As a result, Class 1 outlines the basic acceptability criteria for electronic assembly, providing a degree of flexibility in the quality standards compared to higher classes. Thus, the focus is on ensuring that the assemblies meet fundamental requirements for general use rather than specific high-performance or reliability standards.