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IPC Class Selector in the SMTInsider design system

A class-selection workbench built in the same visual style as the solder paste calculator: a strong hero section, engineering cards, focused filters, and a clean comparison matrix.

Covers
Class 1 / 2 / 3 comparison
Best For
NPI, quoting, reliability selection
Export
Single-class PDF or comparison PDF
Interpretation
How to use the matrix

Start with a manual class pick or the quiz, then narrow the view with category filters and export the exact matrix you want for review.

Class 1: suitable for consumer and cost-sensitive products.
Class 2: the standard fit for industrial, computer, and telecom hardware.
Class 3: the tightest workmanship window for mission-critical applications.
Current Focus
IPC Class 2
The highlighted class remains emphasized across the comparison matrix below.
Quiz Signal
Class 2
The recommendation engine updates after the three-question selection flow.
Visible Requirements
0
Live count reflects the current search query, category filter, and display mode.

Class Cards

Inputs

Not sure which class? Answer 3 questions:

Use the quiz as a quick pre-filter, then verify the recommendation against the full requirement matrix below.

Choose the closest fit for your product profile, reliability target, and rework tolerance.

⚡ RECOMMENDED: IPC CLASS 2

Based on your answers, Class 2 provides the right balance of reliability and cost for most industrial and telecom electronics.

Class 1: Lowest cost, basic commercial tolerance, consumer-focused.
Class 2: Balanced manufacturability and service-life expectations.
Class 3: Tightest workmanship requirements for mission-critical assemblies.
Workbench

Search and filter

Search the matrix by requirement text, then narrow the table by category or switch into single-class review mode.
Interpretation

Requirements matrix

The selected class stays highlighted across the table so you can compare the stricter and more permissive columns without losing context.
Requirement C1 C2 C3
No requirements match the current search and filter.
Output

Export

Export one class view for focused review or keep the full comparison layout when you need a decision document.
Uses the browser print dialog so the page can be saved directly as PDF.