QUALITY CONTROL

Aeroflex / KDI-Resistor Products is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and test of RF and Microwave products for high reliability applications. We have a sterling reputation in the military industry which has been adopted for our commercial market. Our adherence to rigorous quality assurance standards and reliability testing is the foundation for that success, and our ability to provide "first class performance at coach fare prices."

Soldering Specification:

• J-STD-001 (Commercial standard for materials and methods)
• IPC-A-610 (Commercial acceptance criteria)
• MIL-STD-2000 (Soldering and workmanship standard)
• WS6536 (Naval soldering and workmanship standard)

In - house environmental test and screening services:

• MIL-STD-883B screening services, including wirebond pull tests, Class 10000 clean room and full thick film hybrid manufacturing
• Thermal cycling -55 to 150 deg C
• Thermal shock
• Vibration, sine and random
• Rotary acceleration
• RF / DC power burn - in
• Fine and gross leak
• PIND
• Drop tests
• Accelerated life testing
• Humidity / moisture resistance
• Solderability (MIL-STD-202, method 208)
• X-ray, non-destruct plating analysis

In - house test equipment calibration standards:

• MIL-STD-45662
• ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994

Production Testing:

• All products are 100% tested over appropriate environmental conditions. Network, spectrum analyzers, and a full range of RF and microwave frequency measurement equipment, including power testing up to 10KW is provided, covering the range of 50MHz to 26GHz.

Quality Assurance Tools:

• Statistical Process Control
• Continuous Improvement Program
• Systems Monitoring
• In-line inspection
• Employee Training

Our complete Quality Assurance Program ensures the reliability of our products for many years. In addition, our automated processes maximize our efficiency and repeatability , driving down costs and improving our delivery performance. Our capabilities include:

• Robotic soldering
• Automated wire bonding
• Component pick & place
• IR reflow soldering

Aeroflex / KDI's management is fiercely dedicated to the continuous improvement process. We seek out the latest technology, methods, screening and quality assurance tools to provide the most cost effective solutions to our customers higher and higher performance needs. Our commitment of resources and dedication to our customers is the foundation of our first-class reputation in the RF and Microwave industry.