Rigorous 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. For our Product Procurement division, all products must pass an extensive 76-point inspection process, which includes the IDEA 1010 standard, before being accepted and prepared for shipment at all of our global distribution centers.
Each level of inspection follows an escalation track of action, beginning with our meticulous incoming inspection process:
Level 1: Visual Inspection
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, ink stamps, 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
-Any visual irregularities
Level 2: Engineering Review
Materials identified as questionable during the visual inspection process are reevaluated by Converge staff engineers. Product sampling plans are also employed to ensure product consistency. Engineering review includes:
-Review of level 1 findings
-Counterfeit databases referenced and updated
-Label verification (bar code and label review)
-Manufacturer logo and date log verification
Level 3: Testing
Product testing is completed to ensure that any questionable materials meet manufacturers' specifications. Product samples are also periodically tested to ensure product consistency and testing. Testing includes:
Decapsulation test
Solderability test
Surface contamination analysis
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. For our Product Procurement division, all products must pass an extensive 76-point inspection process, which includes the IDEA 1010 standard, before being accepted and prepared for shipment at all of our global distribution centers.
Each level of inspection follows an escalation track of action, beginning with our meticulous incoming inspection process:
Level 1: Visual Inspection
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, ink stamps, 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
-Any visual irregularities
Level 2: Engineering Review
Materials identified as questionable during the visual inspection process are reevaluated by Converge staff engineers. Product sampling plans are also employed to ensure product consistency. Engineering review includes:
-Review of level 1 findings
-Counterfeit databases referenced and updated
-Label verification (bar code and label review)
-Manufacturer logo and date log verification
Level 3: Testing
Product testing is completed to ensure that any questionable materials meet manufacturers' specifications. Product samples are also periodically tested to ensure product consistency and testing. Testing includes:
Decapsulation test
Solderability test
Surface contamination analysis