It specifies suitable materials and surface finishes to prevent corrosion and ensure stable electrical contact. Testing Methodologies
It defines procedures for measuring press-in force (insertion) and push-out force (retention). The 2020 edition introduced requirements for graphical documentation of these force profiles. iec 603525 pdf
The standard, titled "Solderless connections - Part 5: Press-in connections - General requirements, test methods and practical guidance," provides the definitive technical framework for evaluating press-fit technology in electronic assemblies. As of 2026, the current version is Edition 5.0 (2020) , which modernized the standard to include a broader range of board materials beyond traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs). It specifies suitable materials and surface finishes to
It specifies suitable materials and surface finishes to prevent corrosion and ensure stable electrical contact. Testing Methodologies
It defines procedures for measuring press-in force (insertion) and push-out force (retention). The 2020 edition introduced requirements for graphical documentation of these force profiles.
The standard, titled "Solderless connections - Part 5: Press-in connections - General requirements, test methods and practical guidance," provides the definitive technical framework for evaluating press-fit technology in electronic assemblies. As of 2026, the current version is Edition 5.0 (2020) , which modernized the standard to include a broader range of board materials beyond traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs).