Resources
Reference Publications
Key NIST and INCOSE publications documenting AP 210 research, methodology, and the development of standards for electronic design data exchange.
On Migrating ISO 10303 PMI Models to a Common Core
Allison Barnard Feeney and Thomas Thurman
Examines approaches for consolidating product manufacturing information (PMI) representations across STEP application protocols into a unified core model.
Research Results and Recommendations for Universally Unique Identifiers
NIST
Research findings and recommendations on the use of universally unique identifiers for product data management and traceability.
Representation of Thermal Resistor Network Model for Packaged Component in STEP AP210 Edition 2
Jamie Stori, Kevin Brady, and Thomas Thurman
Develops a thermal resistor network model for packaged electronic components, represented using STEP AP210 data structures for thermal management analysis.
Extensions of Recommended Practices for GD&T in STEP-AP210 in the Context of Packaged Electronic Components
NIST
Extends geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) recommended practices for use with STEP AP210, addressing the specific requirements of packaged electronic components.
Representation of Thermal Resistor Network Model for a Packaged Component for Use in STEP AP210
NIST
Defines how to represent thermal resistor network models for packaged components within the STEP AP210 information model, enabling thermal analysis data exchange.
NIST IR 7648
NIST
NIST Internal Report documenting AP210 research findings and implementation methodology.
Requirements on Information Technology for Product Lifecycle Management
Peter Denno (NIST) and Thomas Thurman (Rockwell Collins)
Analyzes the requirements for information technology supporting product lifecycle management, focusing on data cohesion, traceability, and process-aware integration schema — with AP210 as a case study.
On Enabling a Model-Based Systems Engineering Discipline
Peter Denno (NIST), Thomas Thurman (Rockwell Collins), John Mettenburg (Rockwell Collins), and Dwayne Hardy (American Systems)
Presents a methodology for model-based systems engineering that integrates STEP standards including AP210, demonstrating how electronic design data supports systems engineering workflows.
AP210 Edition 2 Concept of Operations
Jamie Stori (SFM Technology) and Kevin Brady (NIST)
Defines the concept of operations for AP210 Edition 2, describing the operational framework, use cases, and data exchange scenarios the standard addresses.
Use Cases for the Management and Maintenance of Multi-Domain AP210 Component Models
NIST
Documents use cases for managing AP210 component models across multiple engineering domains, addressing model maintenance, versioning, and cross-domain consistency.