Introduction
AVX Tantalum
APPLICATIONS
2-16 Volt
Low ESR
Low Profile Case
0603 available
Low Failure Rate
High Volumetric Efficiency
Temperature Stability
Stable over Time
50 Volt @ 85°C
33 Volt @ 125°C
Automotive range due
second half 1998
High Reliability
Temperature Stability
QS9000 approved
2-35 Volt
Low ESR
Low Profile Case
0603 available
Low Failure Rate
High Volumetric Efficiency
Temperature Stability
Stable over Time
QUALITY STATEMENTS
AVX’s focus is CUSTOMER satisfaction - customer satisfac-
tion in the broadest sense: product quality, technical support,
product availability and all at a competitive price.
In pursuance of the ethos and established goals of our
corporate wide QV2000 program, it is the stated objective
of AVX Tantalum to supply our customers with a world class
service in the manufacturing and supplying of electronic
components which will result in an adequate return on
investment.
This world class service shall be defined as consistently
supplying product and services of the highest quality and
reliability.
This should encompass, but not be restricted to all aspects
of the customer supply chain.
In addition any new or changed products, processes or
services will be qualified to established standards of quality
and reliability.
The objectives and guidelines listed above shall be achieved
by the following codes of practice:
1.
Continual objective evaluation of customer needs and
expectations for the future and the leverage of all AVX
resources to meet this challenge.
2.
By continually fostering and promoting culture of continu-
ous improvement through ongoing training and empowered
participation of employees at all levels of the company.
3.
By Continuous Process Improvement using sound engi-
neering principles to enhance existing equipment, material
and processes. This will involve the application of the
science of S.P.C. focused on improving the Process
Capability Index, Cpk.
All AVX Tantalum manufacturing locations are ISO9000
approved and Paignton is approved to QS9000 - Automotive
Quality System Requirements.
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