IEC 62899-303-1:2018
(Main)Printed electronics - Part 303-1: Equipment - Roll-to-roll printing - Mechanical dimensions
Printed electronics - Part 303-1: Equipment - Roll-to-roll printing - Mechanical dimensions
IEC 62899-303-1:2018(E) defines standard mechanical dimensions (especially related to the web size) of equipment for printed electronics. This document covers web-based printing equipment, but it can be used for sheet-based products.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 06-May-2018
- Technical Committee
- TC 119 - Printed Electronics
- Drafting Committee
- WG 3 - TC 119/WG 3
- Current Stage
- PPUB - Publication issued
- Start Date
- 07-May-2018
- Completion Date
- 25-May-2018
Overview
IEC 62899-303-1:2018 is an international standard from the IEC (TC 119) that defines mechanical dimensions for printed electronics equipment, with a focus on roll-to-roll (R2R) printing web sizes. The standard specifies how to report and measure web-related dimensions for web-based printing equipment and notes that these dimensions can also be applied to sheet-based products. Its purpose is to promote interoperability, simplify equipment design, and support industrial-scale printed electronics manufacturing.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Standard mechanical dimensions related to web size for printed-electronics equipment (web-based R2R, applicable to sheet-based).
- Terms defined: R2R (roll-to-roll process), alignment mark, trigger mark - essential for registration and process timing.
- Measuring conditions: Measurements shall be reported at room temperature and room humidity.
- Web width definitions:
- Maximum web width: widest web the equipment can handle.
- Minimum web width: narrowest web the equipment can handle.
- Maximum printable width: width guaranteed to meet output quality, including functional printed area and alignment marks.
- Non-functional items (e.g., trigger marks) may be placed outside the maximum printable width.
- Recommended nominal maximum web widths: 300 mm, 500 mm, 600 mm, 900 mm, 1 200 mm, 1 500 mm - unless otherwise agreed by supplier and customer.
- Documentation examples: the standard includes illustrative figures (R2R overview, printed web dimensions) and an example equipment specification table (max/min web width, max printable width).
- Annex A (informative): shows example mechanical dimensions including length for reference.
Practical applications and users
IEC 62899-303-1 is directly useful for:
- Manufacturers of R2R printing equipment and converters specifying mechanical handling capabilities.
- OEMs and product designers of printed electronics (flexible circuits, sensors, OLEDs, printed batteries) who must match substrate/web sizes to production equipment.
- Procurement and quality assurance teams defining supplier specs and acceptance criteria.
- Integrators and contract manufacturers standardizing handoff dimensions between process steps (printing → patterning → assembly). Practical benefits include improved equipment interoperability, reduced custom engineering for web handling, and clearer supplier-customer agreements on nominal web sizes and printable areas.
Related standards and resources
- Part of the IEC 62899 series on Printed electronics (check the IEC catalogue for related parts).
- Terminology resources: IEC Electropedia and ISO Online Browsing Platform.
- Users should confirm they have the latest edition and consult other IEC 62899 parts for complementary guidance on processes and equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 62899-303-1:2018 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Printed electronics - Part 303-1: Equipment - Roll-to-roll printing - Mechanical dimensions". This standard covers: IEC 62899-303-1:2018(E) defines standard mechanical dimensions (especially related to the web size) of equipment for printed electronics. This document covers web-based printing equipment, but it can be used for sheet-based products.
IEC 62899-303-1:2018(E) defines standard mechanical dimensions (especially related to the web size) of equipment for printed electronics. This document covers web-based printing equipment, but it can be used for sheet-based products.
IEC 62899-303-1:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.080 - Electrical and electronic testing; 35.160 - Microprocessor systems; 35.200 - Interface and interconnection equipment; 37.100.10 - Reproduction equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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IEC 62899-303-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2018-05
INTERNATIONAL
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Printed electronics –
Part 303-1: Equipment – Roll-to-roll printing – Mechanical dimensions
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IEC 62899-303-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2018-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Printed electronics –
Part 303-1: Equipment – Roll-to-roll printing – Mechanical dimensions
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 19.080; 37.100.10 ISBN 978-2-8322-5672-5
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Mechanical dimensions . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Overview of printing equipment for printed electronics . 7
4.3 Width . 7
5 Example of the specifications of the printing equipment . 8
Annex A (informative) Mechanical dimensions (width and length) . 9
Figure 1 – Overview of R2R printing system . 7
Figure 2 – Example of mechanical dimensions of printed web . 8
Figure A.1 – Example of mechanical dimensions (width and length) . 9
Table 1 – Example of the specifications of printing equipment . 8
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Part 303-1: Equipment – Roll-to-roll printing –
Mechanical dimensions
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