Quality Inspection Process
Quality inspection is an essential function in our quality process, ensuring counterfeit detection and preventive processes are in place – so you can trust that product received from Converge has passed a rigorous inspection process – assuring you of product quality and consistency.
Our quality inspection process ensures product quality through our zero-tolerance evaluations. Each level follows an escalation track of action, beginning with our meticulous incoming inspection process:
Level 1
Visual inspection and authenticity verification is conducted on all incoming materials by Converge inspectors. Visual inspection review includes:
- Manufacturer P/N, quantity, and date code verification
- Body marking inspection (faded marking, broken text, double print, etc.)
- Physical conditions inspection (lead bend, scratches, chipped edges, etc.)
- Taping condition inspection (dented packet, missing parts, etc.)
- Verify moisture barrier protection verification (vacuum sealed, humidity indicator with specification)
- Original factory sealed components vs. non-factory seal
Level 2
Materials identified as questionable during the visual inspection process are reevaluated by Converge’s team of five engineers:
- Review of level 1 findings
- Counterfeit databases referenced and updated
- Label verification (bar code and label review)
- Manufacturer logo and date log verification
- ERAI counterfeit alert program
Level 3
External testing is conducted by a certified third-party testing laboratory to verify any questionable materials. Testing includes:
- Decapsulation test
- Solderability test
- Surface contamination analysis