Lifespan of a Component

How do you ensure your products function throughout the entire lifecycle of your electronics and semiconductor components? How do you manage product liability?

Especially in the automotive industry and many other sectors, a guaranteed service life of 10 years for supplied components is often a standard contractual requirement.

It's crucial to understand that the original manufacturer warranties for the components you purchase have often already expired before the products are installed in your customers' vehicles and before your own guaranteed service life begins. Necessary provisions for not securing the service life during the development phase can be costly.

We help you manage this situation, avoid significant provisions, and maintain your company's reputation.

Tests as proof of adequate product life

In the automotive industry, AEC-Q100 and its subsequent releases are the standard for electronics.

Accelerated Environment Stress Tests:

- Preconditioning
- Temperature Humidity Bias (THB)
- Temperature Cycling (TC)
- Powered Temperature Cycling (PTC)
- Early Life Failure Rate (ELFR)
- High Temperature Storage Life (HTSL)

Package/Assembly Tests:

- Wire Bond Shear Test

- Solder Ball Shear Test

- Bond Strength (Wire Pull Test)

Your Advantages

 -  Build trust with investors and clients by providing transparency and evidence of your quality work.

 -  Identify and leverage crucial competitive advantages.

Key Takeaways

Implementing the necessary quality assurance measures during the development phase costs a fraction of the expense of managing product failures and liabilities later on.