Flat Cable – Planar Ground Plane Removal spec in IPC-A-620
Target - Class 1,2,3
• Planar ground screen removed prior to installing and crimping
an IDC connector to the cable.
• No insulation damage such as cuts or nicks.
Target - Class 1,2,3
• Planar ground screen removed prior to installing and crimping
an IDC connector to the cable.
• No insulation damage such as cuts or nicks.

Defect - Class 1,2,3
• Planar ground screen not removed from connector crimp
area.
• Nicked or cut insulation after removal of the planar ground
screen layer.
• Connector crimped on any portion of the cable that has not
had the planar ground screen removed.






