This document provides guidelines and supporting information for manufacturing electronic assemblies. The intent is to explain the ‘‘how-to'' and ‘‘why'' information, and fundamentals for these processes.

Additional detailed information can be found in documents referenced within each individual section. Users are encouraged to use those referenced documents to better understand the applicable subject areas.

The words ‘‘shall,'' ‘‘must,'' etc., are used in various places within this handbook. However, nothing within this handbook is considered mandatory unless otherwise specified in the design or contract documentation. In event of a conflict between the content of this handbook and the requirements invoked by the design or contract documentation, the requirements of the design or contract documentation shall take precedence.