PDX (IPC-257X)
PDX is the Product Data eXchange standard for manufacturing. PDX is a multi-part standard, represented by the IPC 2570 series of specifications.
PDX files are text files in eXtensible Markup Language format. PDX files can be used to describe:
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- Approved Manufacturer Lists
- Drawings
- Engineering Change Requests
- Engineering Change Orders
- Deviations
The specification of PDX is defined in three specification documents:IPC-2571
Generic Requirements for Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain CommunicationIPC-2576
Sectional Requirements for Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Communication of As-Built Product DataIPC-2578
Sectional Requirements for Supply Chain Communication of Bill of Material and Product Design Configuration Data
