PCN - Product Change Notifications
Vishay: PCN Qualification of a new finish process for Collecting Rings of ROT Precision Potentiometers
Qualification of a new finish process for Collecting Rings of ROT Precision Potentiometers
DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE: In line with our commitment for continuous improvement and procurement safety, Vishay Sfernice is adding a new source and finish for Collecting rings of below listed Potentiometers. This is adding one qualified source and design to existing sole solution which is currently having production capacity issues. This new finish has been qualified in 2008 and is already used on some parts in Aeronautic applications for more than 5 years.
Products specifications remain unchanged.
We are also working on a 3rd design for long term risk mitigation, information in future PCN.
CLASSIFICATION OF CHANGE: Form Fit Function
REASON FOR CHANGE: Raw Material procurement safety
EXPECTED INFLUENCE ON QUALITY/RELIABILTY/PERFORMANCE: none
PRODUCT CATAGORY: Resistor, variable
PART NUMBERS/SERIES/FAMILIES AFFECTED: see P/Ns table in page 3/3
RO78 RO34 RO300 RO200 RO176 RO156 RO134 RO116 RMF78 RMF176 RMF116
VISHAY BRAND(s): SFERNICE
TIME SCHEDULE:
Start Shipment Date: W01/2018
Last Time Buy Date: Not applicable
Last Time Shipment Date: Not applicable
SAMPLE AVAILABILITY: n/a
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION: Date Code > W01/2018. Both types can be used unless specified in
Custom drawing. No mixed lots allowed.
QUALIFICATION DATA: Qualification report available on request
This PCN is considered approved, without further notification, unless we receive specific customer concerns before n/a or as specified by contract.