scope:

This standard is for direct reference in electronic and fiber optic parts product assurance specifications and establishes the criteria for electronic and fiber optic parts product assurance program which are to be met by manufacturers qualifying electronic parts to the specifications.

This standard is applicable when:

a. Referenced in Established Reliability (ER) specifications where attainment of specified failure rate levels is required. It is also applicable for other product specifications where the assurance of homogeneity of parts requires control of production facilities, materials, and processes.

b. The qualifying activity evaluates and approves the program plan as a prerequisite for qualified approval.

This appendix provides detailed instructions to the manufacturer and audit team for the auditing of manufacturing facilities for high reliability parts designated for space environment applications. These instructions are to be applied by the audit team in assessing the capability of a manufacturer to produce a consistent baseline QPL device. The information contained herein is intended for compliance when specified in the applicable part or component specification.

intended Use:

The information outlined in this section is intended to be explanatory and does not represent direct requirements of the standard.