General:

The purpose of this specification is to outlinethe requirements that an SRFF file must meet. Thespecification describes the file format, outlines the file sections, and indicates how data should be represented through objects. Objects can either be vendor independent (generic objects defined in this document) or vendor specific objects (objects created by a vendor). This document also includes error codes that should be used to report specific information about improperly constructed files. General guidelines for producing an SRFF file and vendor specific objects are also included.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this document are individuals with knowledge of surface mount equipment, process control files, and the processes used to manufacture electronic products. Typical users might include manufacturing engineers, software tool developers, equipment operators, and application engineers. The purpose of this specification is to outline the requirements that an SRFF file must meet. The