Certifications

 

AS6081 Certified Distributor

Serendipity Electronics is an AS6081 certified parts distributor.

AS6081 is the most recognized standard for the use of counterfeit avoidance by distribution. It was developed by a cross section of industry and government, including representatives from organizations such as NASA, The Missile Defense Agency, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin. It dictates requirements from the initial contract phase all the way through inspection and delivery to the customer.
Verification of Purchased Product Process (Section 4.2.6)

• Utilize a Definitive Sampling Plan (100% External, 3 pcs/lot decamp and XRF, 45 pcs/lot X-Ray, and more per Table 1 in AS6081 document)
• Perform Various Inspection Processes on Parts and Packaging
• Solvent Tests for Remarking
• Lead Finish Evaluation
• X-Ray Inspection
• Deled/DE capsulation and Die Analysis
• Optional Tests Include:
  – Scanning Electron Microscope
  – Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM)
  – Quantitative Surface Analysis (QSA)
  – Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS/EDX)
  – Thermal Cycle Testing
  – Electrical Testing
  – Burn-In
  – Hermeticity Verification

Organizational and Documentation Process Requirements:

• Maintain a Quality Management System (ISO9001/AS9120)
• Maintain a Counterfeit Parts Mitigation Policy and Control Plan
• Perform Detailed Contract Review to Assure that All Customer Requirements are Met
• Use Detailed Purchasing Process to Avoid Counterfeits
• Perform Quoting Process with Enhanced Visibility to Customer of Supply Chain
• Confiscation and Reporting of Fraudulent and Counterfeit Product
• Defined Mandatory Inspection and Test Results Report