Tag: Reliability

ALTER – Long-Term Storage of EEE parts Services

Alter Technology perform proper storage of EEE parts surplus according to MIL and ESA procedures relevant to managing the storage process and their associated tasks. For reference, see : ESCC 24900: “Minimum requirements for controlling environmental contamination of components”. ESCC 20600: “Preservation, packaging and dispatch of ESCC electronic components “. IEC 61340-5-1: Electrostatics – Protection of electronic…
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ALTER – Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C-SAM)

Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (C-SAM) Electron Microscopy for Ensuring the Integrity of Critical Devices In high-reliability industries such as aerospace, automotive, and aviation, ensuring the structural integrity of electronic components is essential for safe and reliable operation. Interfacial defects such as delamination may significantly compromise device performance and long-term reliability if not properly detected and characterised.…
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MIL-PRF-ATM (Advanced Technology Microcircuit) for SiP and MCM devices

Introduction MIL-PRF-ATM (Advanced Technology Microcircuit) is intended to provide an avenue to introduce advanced packaged ICs with through silicon via (TSV) and other integration technologies into the Military and Space QML system MIL-PRF-ATM works alongside MIL-PRF-38535 (Integrated Circuits) and MIL-PRF-38534 (Hybrids) to ensure there is a path for EEE components using these integration methods to…
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ALTER Semiconductor Packaging and Assembly

Packaging and Assembly for optoelectronics and microelectronic devices ALTER provides outsourced assembly/packaging and testing of Microelectronic Semiconductor devices such as ICs, ASICs, MEMS, Sensors, laser Diodes and Discretes, offering a complete back-end service from Package design, Assembly and Packaging, Testing, Measurements and qualification. ALTER offer hermetic packaging of die into robust ceramic and metal packages…
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ALTER Virtual Lab for E.E.E. Components and Equipments

Are you looking for an efficient and convenient way to monitor the tests performed on your samples? We are thrilled to introduce you to Virtual Lab – a cutting edge platform developed by ALTER TECHNOLOGY and used by hundreds of companies around the world that enables you to track the progress of your tests in…
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ALTER Laboratory Services for E.E.E. Components and Equipments

ALTER specialized laboratory services for testing and qualification of EEE (Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical) components and Equipment for High Reliability applications. ALTER capabilities include: Radiation Test Environmental Testing Electrical Testing Component Qualification Materials & Processing Mechanical Testing RF & Microwave Testing In addition , ALTER’s services extend to full equipment testing and certification, supporting sectors…
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COTS Components in Space Systems: Benefits and Risks

Usage of COTS (Commercial Off The Shelf) or PEM / PED (Plastic Encapsulated Microcircuits) of Electronic parts in High Reliability applications offers many benefits: Cost advantage for large volumes or low reliability/low Radiation application where risks might be taken. Performance advantage if the performance is not obtainable by classical High-Reliability components Shorter lead times but…
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ALTER enters US market with state-of-the-art semiconductor testing facility in Minnesota

ALTER enters US market with state-of-the-art semiconductor testing facility in Minnesota   New Testing Capabilities in Minnesota The new cutting-edge 14,000 sq ft semiconductor testing facility includes a 4,000 sq ft class 10,000 clean room and is equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment that meets the highest industry standards. ALTER US aims to position itself as…
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