scope:

This document introduces design concepts, guidelines, procedures, practices, process attributes, and recommendations for the control and mitigation of performance and reliability risks associated with the use of silver-coated copper conductors and technology in the manufacture of electrical and electronic assemblies, including optical and metallic cable and wiring harness assemblies, and elements thereof.

Purpose

The intent of this document is to provide guidelines and a template for the development and implementation of a Red Plague Control Plan (RPCP).

For purposes of this document:

• The Designer is the design agent for the User.

• The User is the individual, organization, company, contractually designated authority, or agency responsible for the procurement or design of electrical / electronic / electromechanical (EEE) hardware, and having the authority to define the class of equipment and any variation or restrictions to the requirements of this document (i.e., the originator / custodian of the contract detailing these requirements). The User is considered the Design Authority.

• The Supplier is considered the individual, organization or company which provides the Manufacturer (assembler) components (electrical, electronic, electromechanical, mechanical, printed boards, etc.) and/or materials (solder, flux, cleaning agents, etc.).

• The Manufacturer is considered the entity that provides a service or product to the User.