Q1

Materials must meet the requirements of HT Global Circuits Procurement Specification (Q702)

Q2

First Article Inspection IAW AS9102 with ‘balloon drawing’ – The supplier shall submit a First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) in compliance with AS9102, latest revision. This report shall contain objective evidence that the design characteristics per AS9102 are accounted for, uniquely identified and have inspection results traceable to each identifier. Characteristics required on this FAIR are:

• Key Characteristics
• Design Characteristics
• Parts Lists & Notes

In addition, for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Drawings, identify:

• Datum System
• Major Features
• Minor Features

Q3

First Article Inspection Performed by Supplier – “First Article” Inspection for all requirements shown on the control drawing and/or specification will be performed at the supplier’s facility. First Article inspection data for all drawing and/or specification requirements shall be supplied with first shipment of each part. The Supplier shall perform a full FAI, or a partial FAI for affected characteristics, when any of the following events occurs:

• A change in design.
• A change in manufacturing sources, processes, inspection methods, tooling or materials.
• A natural or man-made event, which may affect the manufacturing process.
• A lapse in production of two years or as specified by Purchase Order.

Q4

Certificate of Conformance to Purchase Order Requirements –  A Certificate of Conformance (CofC) is required with each shipment. The CofC shall include the following:

• Purchase Order number
• Part Number / Revision
• Quantity of parts or materials
• Date Code
• Certify conformance with all referenced specifications, drawings and purchase order requirements.
• RoHs Statement
• Signature by a responsible company representative.
• Date of Signature

Q5

Product Non-Conformance – Supplier shall notify HT Global Circuits within five (5) business days of any discovery of nonconforming product. Supplier shall submit a Waiver / Deviation Request to HT Global Circuits and receive written notice of acceptability before shipping.

Q6

Flow-down – HT Global Circuits shall flow down to the supply chain the applicable requirements including customer requirements.

Q7

The supplier shall maintain a quality system, compliant to an international quality management standard such as ISO 9001 or ISO/TS 16949.  This system is subject to review and approval by HT Global Circuits, Inc. at any time. Maintenance of the system does not relieve the supplier of the responsibility for meeting all other requirements of the Purchase Order and the obligation to deliver an acceptable product.

Q8

Record Retention – The supplier shall maintain all applicable test/inspection and contract quality data for a period of five (5) years or according to customer requirements (see Q430-1 Record Storage Requirements).  HT Global Circuits shall be allowed access to all applicable data at any time within normal business hours given 48-hour notice. 

Q9

Packaging – Items supplied on this purchase order shall be packaged IAW best commercial practice for worldwide shipment by commercial transportation. Items shall be individually packaged to prevent shipping and handling damage as well as to prevent moisture absorption during transit.

Q10

Supplier shall make no changes to product under this Purchase Order including any change in design, manufacturing process, materials, or otherwise which may affect form, fit, or function of the product without prior notification to and approval by HT Global Circuits, Inc. Such written notification shall consist of detailed drawings clearly defining such changes and the date such changes are proposed to be effective. Such notification shall not constitute approval of the proposed change nor relieve the Supplier of the obligation to comply with requirements contained in the Purchase Order. If the proposed change is approved, the change approval shall be documented.

Q11

Plating finishes:

Q11A     Immersion Tin per IPC-4554

Q11B     Immersion Silver per IPC-4553

Q11C     Electrolytic Gold per:

Option 1: MIL-G-45204 (MIL-PRF-55110 build);

Option 2: ASTM-B-488 (Commercial IPC 6012 build);

Q11D     ENIG per IPC-4552

Q11E     Electrolytic Nickel per SAE-ams-QQ-N-290 

Q11F     Lead-Free HASL

Q11G     Leaded HASL

Q11H     OSP (Organic Solderability Preservative) per customer requirements

Q12

Solder bars are to be manufactured and certified to J-STD-006 Requirements for Electronic Grade Solder Alloys and Fluxed and Non-Fluxed Solid Solders for Electronic Soldering Applications Rev. B Amends 1 & 2 (Sn63/Pb37)

Q12A

Lead-Free solder bars are to be manufactured and certified to J-STD-006 Requirements for Electronic Grade Solder Alloys and Fluxed and Non-Fluxed Solid Solders for Electronic Soldering Applications Rev. B Amends 1 & 2 (Sn96)

Q13

Safety Data Sheets – One copy of the SDS for each product ordered shall accompany each shipment.

Q14

Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention – the supplier shall establish and maintain an effective program preventing foreign objects or material from entering and remaining in deliverable products. The supplier shall inspect for foreign materials prior to shipment.

Q15

Right of Access – by the organization, their customer and regulatory authorities to the applicable areas of all facilities, at any level of the supply chain, involved in the order and to all applicable records.

Q16

Counterfeit Parts – the Supplier shall establish and maintain an effective program preventing the shipment of counterfeit parts to HT Global Circuits, Inc. A ‘counterfeit part’ is defined as a copy or substitute without legal right or authority to do so, where materials, performance or characteristics are knowingly misrepresented by supplier, distributor, or manufacturer at any level in the supply chain. Examples include but are not limited to parts remarked to disguise parts differing from those offered by the OEM; previously used parts, salvaged or defective parts.

Q17

Date Code / Serial Number Traceability to manufacturer’s lot. The supplier shall provide manufacturer’s lot or date code information for each item shipped against this purchase order. Documentation accompanying each shipment shall state how many lot number(s), date code or serial number is being provided.

Q18

Stock Age Control – Thermal stress testing – need details

Q19

Required Deliverables – Each Shipment shall include:

• CofC per Q4
• Electrical Test Certificate
• Solderability tested sample
• Microsection depicting all layers
• Microsection report

Q20

REACH / RoHs – Unless specified otherwise, product related to the Purchase Order complies with REACH / ROHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU directives.