Published (July 2003):

IPC-2501 Definition for Web-Based Exchange of XML Data

This standard establishes the governing semantics and an XML based syntax for shop floor communication between electronic assembly equipment and associated software applications. IPC-2501 outlines the communication architecture and supporting XML messages. The standard also describes a messaging interface that is based upon an architecture whereby a single logical middleware server (the Message Broker) exchanges messages among Clients in a Domain.

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The following schemas are a part of the standard:

1. MessageInfo.xsd

2. GetDomainConfiguration.xsd

3. DomainConfiguration.xsd

4. DomainConfigurationChange.xsd

5. GetMessage.xsd

6. Acknowledge.xsd

7. Error.xsd