Qualification Plan
We specialize in evaluating and qualifying Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components, ensuring their quality, reliability, and performance for use in critical projects across industries. Our expertise in developing and executing a robust qualification plan ensures that components meet the highest standards, making them suitable for mission-critical applications.
Qualification planning across the semiconductor product lifecycle
For commercial components or production lots, the qualification plan defines the inspections, screening and tests needed to demonstrate compliance with project requirements. This application forms part of ALTER’s Product Enhancement activities, which adapt the evaluation flow to the component type, available evidence and intended application. The plan may include COTS qualification and lot acceptance testing.
When is a Qualification Plan necessary?
The requirements for evaluating or qualifying EEE components are outlined in key documents such as:
- ECSS-Q-ST-60C and ECSS-Q-ST-60-13C (for commercial EEE components)
- NASA EEE-INST-002, which provides guidance for electronic parts selection and control in space applications.
- Project-specific requirements
These standards define the conditions under which component evaluation and qualification are necessary.
What does it include and how is it implemented?
The guidelines on what to do and how to proceed are defined in technical documents such as:
- Generic Specifications
- MIL-STD Test Methods
- NASA EEE-INST-002
- NASA PEM-INST-001
Our extensive experience in lot evaluation of various EEE component families enables us to design and execute effective qualification plans tailored to a wide range of technologies and component types.
Component Evaluation: A critical step
During the evaluation phase, components and technologies are thoroughly characterized. This includes determining safety margins and validating their performance under extreme conditions.
What happens after successful evaluation?
If a component passes the evaluation phase, it proceeds to the qualification phase. This ensures the components are manufactured according to the strict requirements defined in the Process Identification Document (PID) and originate from a specific production lot (usually the first production lot).
Once qualified, the component is added to the Qualified Part List (QPL).
Test performed to validate the quality and reliability of the selected part. They will also provide information about how using the parts and their expected performance.
Experiments designed to confirm whether a device meets specific electrical requirements. These may include assessments of the device’s full or partial functionality, as well as its properties and characteristics.
These tests evaluate the performance of components under specific environmental conditions, such as: Thermal cycling, Thermal shock (air-to-air, liquid-to-liquid), Standard temperature tests (ranging from cold to heat, in dry and damp atmospheres)
These simulations ensure the components maintain their functionality even in demanding environments.
Contact us to learn more about how our evaluation and qualification services can support your project needs.