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IPC COMMUNITY 90 WINTER 2025 Tracy, with the support of industry expert Dr. Stanton Rak, is responsible for advancing innovation in eMobility reliability with a focus on: • High-voltage power electronics • New interconnection technologies • Harsh-environment protection • Design, materials, and manufacturing Work being done to address reliability and new technologies for eMobility and charging applications includes updating existing standards and developing new guidelines and test methods to address high voltage/power and harsh environment requirements. To understand challenges, pro- vide guidance, and develop new solutions, IPC has established and works with advisory groups, including the eMobility Qual- ity & Reliability (EVQR), China Automotive Executive Council (CAEC), and Automo- tive Solutions Committee (in India). Current work includes: • Conducting global OEM/T1 surveys to prioritize challenges. • Launching IPC-J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 Automotive Addendum QML and conducting the first certification. • Establishing partnerships with key organizations such as ChargeHelp and ChargeX to identify and address EVSE reliability issues. • Writing whitepapers in system-level areas starting with EVSE (charging), inverter, and BMS technology areas such as wire bonding, and related issues such as sustainability. • Hosting an annual Road to Reliability webinar series and in-person sessions addressing topics like high voltage (300V+), hardware for the software-defined vehicle, power electronics substrate technology, and sustainability. • Developing high voltage addenda for IPC-6012 and IPC/WHMA-A620 and releasing IPC-TM-650, Method 2.5.7.4 High Voltage Moisture and Insulation Resistance Test of Fabricated Printed Board Test Patterns. Contact: TracyRiggan@ipc.org or visit e-Automotive and e-Mobility Solutions | IPC International, Inc. Electronics engineers at all levels have many challenges on their minds, from next-generation electronics and highly integrated electronics to modernization and changing supply chain mod- els. To help the industry build electronics better, we are constantly working to stay on top of lead- ing-edge technologies and offer new solutions to members and the global electronics industry. Click to learn more! How to Get Involved Meet the Team Tracy Riggan Senior Director, Business Development, eMobility