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