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REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION OF STANDARD
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOR SPACE APPLICATION
ESCC Basic Specification No. 20100
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE 6
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS 6
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 6
3.1 Definitions 6
3.2 abbreviations 6
4. INTRODUCTION 7
5. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALIFICATION OF A COMPONENT 7
5.1 Application for Qualification 7
5.2 Review of Application 7
5.3 The Detailed Evaluation 8
5.3.1 The Evaluation of a Manufacturer 8
5.3.2 The Evaluation of a Component 8
5.3.3 Evaluation Certification 8
5.4 The Qualification Testing Phase 8
6. QUALIFICATION TESTING 9
6.1 Documentation Requirements 9
6.1.1 Process Identification Document (PID) 9
6.1.2 Production and Test Schedule 9
6.2 Production of Components for Qualification Testing 9
6.3 Qualification Testing (Chart 3) 9
6.4 Qualification Test Report 10
6.5 Qualification Approval and Certification 10
6.6 DIsposition of The Qualification Test Lot 10
7. MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATION 10
7.1 Qualification Validity Period 10
7.2 Conditions for Maintenance of Qualification 10
7.3 Extension of Qualification Validity (Chart 4) 10
7.4 Lapse of Qualification 11
7.4.1 Renewal after Lapse of Qualification (Chart 5) 11
7.4.2 Notification of Lapse of Qualification 11
7.5 Loss of Qualification 12
8. QUALIFICATION BY SIMILARITY 12
9. QUALIFICATION OF A SERIES OF COMPONENTS 12
10. QUALITY CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 12
10.1 Certificate of Conformity 12
10.2 Records 12
10.3 Alert Procedure 13
10.4 ESCC Non-Conformance Control System 13
11. CHART 1 ESCC QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE 14
12. CHART 2 ESCC QUALIFICATION METHODOLOGY 15
13. CHART 3 INITIAL ESCC QUALIFICATION 16
14. CHART 4 EXTENSION OF ESCC QUALIFICATION 17
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15. CHART 5 RENEWAL OF ESCC QUALIFICATION AFTER LAPSE 18
APPENDIX A CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY 19
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1. PURPOSE
This specification describes all aspects of the ESCC qualification procedure for standard electronic
components. It defines the requirements for:
– an application for qualification by a Component Manufacturer.
– the Detailed Evaluation Phase consisting of both Manufacturer evaluation and component
evaluation.
– the Qualification Testing Phase leading to qualification approval by ESA.
– Maintenance of Qualification.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following ESCC specifications form part of, and shall be read in conjunction with, this specification.
The relevant issues shall be those in effect on the date of commencement of the qualification of the
component.
ESCC 20200 Component Manufacturer Evaluation.
ESCC 22600 Requirements for the Evaluation of Standard Electronic Components for Space
Application
ESCC 22700 Requirements and Guidelines for the Process Identification Document (PID)
ESCC 22800 ESCC Non-Conformance Control System
ESCC Generic and Detail Specification(s) relevant to the component(s) to be
qualified.
3. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
3.1 DEFINITIONS
Standard Electronic A standard electronic component is one which:
Component – is fabricated from well understood and stable technologies
according to an effective quality assurance system.
– has a history of continuous or frequent production runs.
– has well established and available data for its performance,
reliability and application.
3.2 ABBREVIATIONS
EA Evaluating Authority
ESA European Space Agency
ESCC European Space Components Coordination
ESCIES European Space Components Information Exchange System
ETP Evaluation Test Programme
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MOQ Maintenance of Qualification
PID Process Identification Document
4. INTRODUCTION
ESCC qualification approval is a status given to electronic components which are manufactured, under
controlled conditions, by an European Manufacturer and which have been shown to meet all the
requirements of this specification and the relevant ESCC Generic and Detail specifications.
The formal qualification procedure consists essentially of three phases:
(a) The selection of the component.
(b) The Detailed Evaluation comprising an evaluation of the Manufacturer and an evaluation of the
component.
(c) The Qualification Testing of the component.
The procedure is performed in the above order and supervised throughout by the ESCC Executive. The
completion of any phase carries no guarantee that a subsequent phase, or procurement, will be initiated.
The evaluation of a Manufacturer is detailed in ESCC Basic Specification No. 20200.
The evaluation of a component is detailed in ESCC Basic Specification No. 22600.
This specification deals with the overall aspects of the ESCC qualification methodology, the Qualification
Testing Phase and subsequent quality conformance requirements.
The ESCC qualification procedure is shown diagrammatically in Chart 1; the overall qualification
methodology in Chart 2 and the individual aspects of initial qualification, maintenance and renewal after
a lapse in Charts 3, 4 and 5.
5. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALIFICATION OF A COMPONENT
5.1 APPLICATION FOR QUALIFICATION
To obtain qualification approval for a component, a Manufacturer shall first submit a formal application to
the ESCC Executive. This shall be based on the form “Application for ESCC Qualification” provided in
the ESCC Section of ESCIES (https://escies.org). This application requires brief details of the
component, the production and quality procedures to be applied and of the Manufacturer’s organisation.
Samples of the component, together with complete details of its electrical and mechanical characteristics
and all pertinent test data shall also be forwarded. Where it is available, the Manufacturer shall also
forward all pertinent information concerning his manufacturing organisation, the plan for quality
assurance and a production flow chart.
The Manufacturer shall certify that the component will be in production for a certain number of years and
that he is willing to undertake any actions arising from subsequent evaluation and qualification phases
which are considered necessary for the proper qualification of the component.
5.2 REVIEW OF APPLICATION
The ESCC Executive will review the application for qualification, perform a constructional analysis of a
sample of the components and appraise the initial documentation. If considered necessary, the
Manufacturer may be requested to provide further samples and documents. When the submitted items
are deemed to be satisfactory and the ESCC Executive agrees to support the application, the Detailed
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Evaluation Phase will be initiated.
5.3 THE DETAILED EVALUATION
The Detailed Evaluation Phase comprises an evaluation of the Manufacturer and an evaluation of the
component. Supervison of an evaluation is by the Evaluating Authority (EA). For an ESCC Qualification
the EA is the ESCC Executive. For project purposes the ESCC evaluation methodology is recommended
and the EA is the user. A successful user evaluation in accordance with ESCC requirements may provide
data that can be proposed by the Manufacturer and accepted and used towards a subsequent ESCC
qualification.
5.3.1 The Evaluation of a Manufacturer
The purpose of the evaluation of a Manufacturer is to assess his capability, to ensure the adequacy of
his organisation, plant and facilities, and to ascertain his fitness to supply components to the appropriate
specifications for space application. This evaluation phase shall include, but not necessarily be limited
to, an audit of:
(a) The overall manufacturing facility and its organisation and management.
(b) The Manufacturer’s system for inspection and manufacturing control.
(c) The production line used for the component to be qualified.
The evaluation of a Manufacturer shall be performed by the EA in accordance with the requirements of
ESCC Basic Specification No. 20200.
NOTES:
The Manufacturer is required to verify compliance with the ESCC requirements prior to an audit. ESCC
Basic Specification No. 20200 provides details of the requirements and a checklist to support the
Manufacturer in this process.
5.3.2 The Evaluation of a Component
The purpose of the evaluation of a component is to decide in the most cost-effective manner, if there is
sufficient justification to proceed to qualification testing of the component for space application, with a
high level of confidence in the result. This evaluation shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:
(a) The establishment of an evaluation test programme for the component.
(b) Evaluation testing of the component.
(c) Definition of any corrective actions that may be required and their implementation.
(d) A documentation review and the finalisation of information to be contained in a Process Identification
Document (PID) for the component.
The evaluation of a component shall be performed by the EA in accordance with ESCC Basic
Specification No. 22600.
5.3.3 Evaluation Certification
Following a successful Detailed Evaluation the EA will issue a letter of recognition to the Manufacturer.
For an ESCC evaluation the ESCC Executive will additionally agree with the Manufacturer the intention
to complete the Qualification Testing Phase within a planned period not to exceed 18 months. Upon such
agreement the ESCC Executive will prepare and publish an entry in the ESCC QPL to record the
successful Detailed Evaluation result.
Upon the successful completion of the Qualification Testing Phase and its acceptance by ESA, the QPL
entry will be transferred from the Evaluation Listing section to the Qualification section.
Failure by the Manufacturer to successfully complete the Qualification Testing Phase within the planned
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period may result in the removal of the QPL evaluation entry. The entry will in any case be removed after
18 months.
5.4 THE QUALIFICATION TESTING PHASE
During this phase, all documentation essential for the production and testing of the component to be
qualified is reviewed by the ESCC Executive and a specified quantity of the component is subjected to a
qualification test programme. The applicable requirements are specified in Section 6 of this document
and the relevant ESCC Generic and Detail specifications.
The latest issues and revisions of all applicable specifications shall be used together with any pertinent
Document Change Requests that are approved and valid at the commencement of this phase.
6. QUALIFICATION TESTING
6.1 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
6.1.1 Process Identification Document (PID)
A PID for the component to be qualified shall be prepared by the Manufacturer to the satisfaction of the
ESCC Executive. In terms of content, layout and configuration control the PID shall be in accordance with
the requirements of ESCC Basic Specification No. 22700
6.1.2 Production and Test Schedule
Prior to commencing production of the qualification test lot, the Manufacturer shall compile, based on the
production flow chart or equivalent information in the PID, a production and test schedule to the
satisfaction of the ESCC Executive. This schedule shall show by date and duration when important
production and test activities are to take place, including all major processing operations and key points
in production and testing, such as:
(a) Start of manufacture.
(b) Critical process and inspection activities.
(c) Final encapsulation or sealing, or similar activity.
(d) Start and finish of all test groups specified in the relevant ESCC Generic and Detail Specifications.
NOTES:
A "critical process" is a manufacturing stage which is identified during the component evaluation phase
as being of particular importance for the quality of the finished product.
6.2 PRODUCTION OF COMPONENTS FOR QUALIFICATION TESTING
The components required for qualification testing shall be produced strictly in accordance with the PID.
The ESCC Executive shall have the right to witness the manufacture of these components. The quantity
of components required for qualification testing shall be as prescribed in the relevant ESCC Generic
Specification.
6.3 QUALIFICATION TESTING (CHART 3)
Qualification testing of the component shall be in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ESCC
Generic Specification. Where a Generic Specification provides for testing to Level B or Level C then
Testing to Level B shall be performed. If the Manufacturer is able to produce relevant and recent valid
test data, the ESCC Executive may accept these as replacing part, or all, of the qualification testing
requirements of the relevant Generic Specification.
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Changes to component specifications, that are approved during the course of the qualification
programme, shall be brought to the attention of the Manufacturer by the ESCC Executive and agreement
reached on any further work to be performed. The Manufacturer shall propose, and the ESCC Executive
shall decide upon, those additional tests and/or data required to comply with these approved changes.
Provided that prior and express authorisation has been given by the ESCC Executive, and the
Manufacturer notified accordingly, the correctness of test data and documentation may be certified by a
registered ESCC Inspector. The certification by an ESCC Inspector will signify the conformance of items
to the specified requirements, but shall not be interpreted as acceptance of the results.
The qualification testing may be performed at a Manufacturer’s premises or any mutually agreed facility
approved by the ESCC Executive. The latter may require to witness some or all of the qualification tests.
6.4 QUALIFICATION TEST REPORT
On completion of the qualification testing, the ESCC Executive will call for all relevant test data and
documentation in the form of a qualification test report.
6.5 QUALIFICATION APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION
The ESCC Executive will review the qualification test report and any other reports or results compiled
during the manufacture and testing of the qualification test lot. If these are satisfactory, the ESCC
Executive will formally request the approval of ESA for the qualification.
Where ESA approves the request for qualification the Manufacturer will be provided with a certificate of
qualification and an appropriate entry will be added to the ESCC QPL.
The certificate of qualification will bear a numeric serial number for identification purposes. This will be
referenced in the QPL entry.
6.6 DISPOSITION OF THE QUALIFICATION TEST LOT
The qualification test lot shall be adequately identified and its disposition shall be as directed by the
ESCC Executive.
7. MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATION
The maintenance of the validity of a qualification is the responsibility of the Manufacturer. He shall notify
the ESCC Executive immediately of any matter liable to affect the validity of the qualification or result in
its lapse or loss.
7.1 QUALIFICATION VALIDITY PERIOD
A qualification, once established in accordance with the foregoing procedures, shall be valid for two years
from the date of formal certification of approval, or such lesser period as may be determined by ESA as
advised by the ESCC Executive. In the case where a qualification may lapse during production and
testing for an order, once informed by the Manufacturer, the ESCC Executive will determine the
procedure to be followed and advise the Manufacturer accordingly.
NOTES:
For applicable Generic specifications which require periodic testing on an annual basis, failure to
successfully complete the tests by the required date shall result in:
– the Manufacturer raising an ESCC non-conformance in accordance with ESCC Basic Specification
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No. 22800.
– unless determined otherwise by the ESCC NRB, immediate loss of qualification.
If qualification status is lost in this manner then the requirements pertaining to “Renewal after Lapse of
Qualification” will apply to reestablishing the qualification.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR MAINTENANCE OF QUALIFICATION
The conditions for maintenance of a valid qualification are as follows:
(a) The manufacture of components to ESCC requirements shall be strictly in accordance with the
production and control documentation approved by the ESCC Executive’s acceptance of the PID.
In the event of specification changes occurring during the validity period of a qualification, the ESCC
Executive and the Manufacturer shall jointly agree any additional work necessary to maintain
compliance with these amended specifications.
(b) Detailed records of each production lot of the qualified component shall be readily available to the
ESCC Executive.
(c) Any non-conformance detected to an ESCC requirement is dealt with in accordance with the
requirements of ESCC Basic Specification No. 22800.
(d) On receipt of an Alert from the ESCC Executive concerning his qualified product, a Manufacturer
shall, as a matter of urgency, carry out the necessary investigation and inform the ESCC Executive
of his findings and suggested corrective actions (see Para. 10.3).
7.3 EXTENSION OF QUALIFICATION VALIDITY (CHART 4)
A qualification may be extended if fully compliant ESCC components have been produced during the
qualification validity period and test data equivalent to either Lot Acceptance Level 1 testing or the
required Periodic Testing as per the applicable Generic Specification is available.
The Manufacturer shall ensure that records and test data are made available to the ESCC Executive in
due time to avoid a lapse of qualification.
The ESCC Executive will review the reports and test data, including non-conformance reports and failure
analysis records, collected and presented in support of Qualification extension and determine whether
the data package presented complies with the ESCC specifications, including approved changes thereto,
current at the date of submission of the request for approval extension. If the results of the review are
satisfactory, the ESCC Executive will formally request the approval of ESA for the extension of
qualification.
Where ESA approves the request, the qualification validity will be extended for a further period of up to
two years and the Manufacturer will be provided with a new certificate of qualification and an appropriate
entry will be added to the ESCC QPL.
The new certificate of qualification will bear the serial number of the original certificate supplemented with
a letter suffix commencing with A for the first renewal, B for the second etc. (Letters I, O and X will not
be used.)
7.4 LAPSE OF QUALIFICATION
A qualification shall be considered to be lapsed from the day following the expiry date of the existing
qualification certificate if a certificate extending the approval has not been issued.
When a qualification has lapsed, all components manufactured in the period from the lapse date until the
granting of a qualification extension or requalification shall be considered as unqualified and shall not
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bear the ESCC Qualified Components Symbol.
7.4.1 Renewal after Lapse of Qualification (Chart 5)
Following the lapse of a qualification, a renewal of qualification can be effected within a reasonable time
period. Provided the Manufacturer can demonstrate that the original evaluation of the component is still
valid, this renewal procedure shall comprise a destructive physical analysis of sample components, a
Manufacturer audit and a review of test records generated in the lapse period. If this review shows that
Manufacturer’s data, equivalent to either, Lot Acceptance Level 1 or, the required Periodic Testing per
the applicable Generic Specification is available and acceptable, the ESCC Executive may take such
data into consideration for the renewal of the qualification. Where such data is not available or not
acceptable, the testing (Lot Acceptance Level 1 or Periodic as applicable) of a number of the components
to the requirements of the Generic Specification will be required for the renewal.
Failure to satisfy the ESCC Executive regarding the validity of the original evaluation of a component will
necessitate a completely new qualification.
7.4.2 Notification of Lapse of Qualification
Within 6 months of a lapse of qualification, the QPL, which is maintained electronically on ESCIES, shall
be updated by the ESCC Executive, in the form of an explanatory statement added to the relevant QPL
entry. Examples of the statements to be used are as follows:
(a) Maintenance activities completed.
(b) Maintenance activities ongoing.
(c) Maintenance pending open non-conformance.
(d) No maintenance activities initiated.
(e) Will not be maintained. The qualification entry will be removed from the QPL by mm/yy.
Within 12 months of a lapse of qualification, a review shall be performed by the ESCC Executive and a
decision made as to whether a qualification extension/requalification can be made or not. This decision
will result in one of the following actions:
(a) If qualification is to be maintained, a statement shall be added to the QPL entry of when
maintenance is expected.
(b) If qualification is not to be maintained, a statement as to when the qualification entry will be removed
from the QPL shall be added in the following form:
"Qualification entry will be removed from the QPL by mm/yy."
NOTES:
All qualifications which have lapsed for longer than 18 months shall be automatically removed from the
QPL by the ESCC Executive Secretariat.
7.5 LOSS OF QUALIFICATION
Loss of qualification occurs and formal qualification approval will be withdrawn when a Manufacturer is
no longer able to meet the original requirements pertaining to qualification.
8. QUALIFICATION BY SIMILARITY
If a component is similar to another, for which a qualification is valid, it may be qualified by similarity. The
Manufacturer shall supply complete data concerning the similarity of the component for consideration by
the ESCC Executive. The latter will determine the extent of similarity and decide on the qualification
requirements for that component.
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9. QUALIFICATION OF A SERIES OF COMPONENTS
A series of components consists of a number of components which perform different or discrete circuit
functions, but are derived from the same design rules, technology and assembly procedures, e.g. a logic
series of integrated circuits, a series of Zener diodes, etc. Such a series of components may be qualified
in accordance with this specification by the evaluation of the component series and qualification testing
of a sample of components representative of the series. This sample shall embrace all of the
technologies and procedures involved and adequately cover the range of functions available. For this
type of qualification, the sample distribution and sample quantities will be indicated in the relevant ESCC
Generic and Detail specifications.
10. QUALITY CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
10.1 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
A certificate of conformity shall be provided with each delivery or partial delivery of components.
The certificate may be the standard company certificate but must contain, as a minimum, the information
given in Appendix A of this specification.
At the discretion of the Manufacturer, for qualified components, the certificate may also contain the ESCC
Qualified Components Symbol and/or the Valid Qualification Certificate number and date of expiry.
10.2 RECORDS
The Manufacturer shall maintain detailed records of each production lot of a qualified component and
these shall be readily available to the ESCC Executive. A record of all components found to be defective
during testing by the Manufacturer shall be maintained.
When requested by the ESCC Executive, the Manufacturer shall perform failure analysis to the depth
necessary to identify such defects as are due to design, poor process control, workmanship or
mishandling, misuse, etc.
When requested by a customer, the Manufacturer shall undertake similar failure analyses of components
failing while in use.
Any repetitive defect occurring during manufacture shall be brought immediately to the attention of the
ESCC Executive by the Manufacturer. Failure to do so may lead to loss of qualification approval.
10.3 ALERT PROCEDURE
The Alert procedure is a procedure for urgently notifying the ESCC Executive, for consideration of the
impact on qualification approval, and other interested parties, of any problem concerning a test, material,
part or process which could result in unsafe conditions or adversely affect a component’s reliability. When
any such problem is brought to the attention of a Manufacturer, he shall, as a matter of urgency, carry
out the necessary action or investigation. Information about the problem, together with the
Manufacturer’s response, shall be circulated, as and if required, in any organisation using the qualified
component.
10.4 ESCC NON-CONFORMANCE CONTROL SYSTEM
In the case of non-conformance, the Manufacturer’s ESCC Chief Inspector shall initiate the Non-
Conformance Control System in accordance with ESCC Basic Specification No. 22800.
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11. CHART 1 ESCC QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE
Manufacturer ESCC Executive
Application for Qualification 5.1 5.2 Review of Application
Performance of Constructional Analysis
Manufacturer's cooperation 5.3.1 5.3.1 Audit of overall manufacturing facility,
Manufacturer's inspection system,
component production line and review
of available data
Establishment of ETP 5.3.2 5.3.2 Establishment of ETP
Evaluation testing of component 5.3.2 5.3.2 Monitoring
Review of ETP results
5.3.2 Review of final documentation
Preparation of Evaluation Report
Corrective actions 5.3.2 5.3.3 Certification of evaluation
Preparation of PID and all supporting 5.3.2 5.3.2 Approval and freezing of documents by
documentation ESCC Executive
Production of qualification test lot 6.2 - Witnessing and monitoring
Qualification testing 6.3
Qualification test report 6.4 6.5 Certification of approval of qualification
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12. CHART 2 ESCC QUALIFICATION METHODOLOGY
EXTENSION OF QUALIFICATION RENEWAL OF
QUALIFICATION QUALIFICATION
AFTER LAPSE
Evaluation of Manufacturer's Evaluation of Manufacturer Original evaluation valid?
production and testing record
since last qualification
certification Evaluation of adequacy of NO YES
Manufacturer's testing records
and data
Acceptable Evaluation test programme DPA and Manufacturer audit
required?
YES NO
NO YES
Qualification
lapses Definition of
ETP
Perform Review of Manufacturer's
ETP testing record
Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Production of Qualification Lot
Screening Tests or Final Perform Lot Acceptance
Production Tests and Burn-in Level 1 or Periodic Testing
and Electrical Measurements to
Level B per the applicable
Generic Specification
Qualification Testing Satisfactory
Qualification granted for Failure
YES Successful? NO
up to two years Analysis
See Chart 4 See Chart 3 See Chart 5
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13. CHART 3 INITIAL ESCC QUALIFICATION
Evaluation of Manufacturer See ESCC Basic
Specification No. 20200
Evaluate adequacy of Manufacturer's
testing records and data
See ESCC Basic
Evaluation programme required?
Specification No. 22600
NO YES
Definition of ETP
Perform ETP
Production Control
per the applicable
Generic Specification
Screening (100%) (Note 1)
Qualification testing
(fixed sample size schedule)
Qualification granted
(Validity period: up to 2 years)
NOTES
1. Either Screening Tests or Final Production Tests and Burn-in and Electrical
Measurements to Level B per the applicable Generic Specification.
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14. CHART 4 EXTENSION OF ESCC QUALIFICATION
Qualification validity period
about to expire
Components procured to Lot Acceptance
Level 1 or Periodic Testing completed during
Qualification validity period per applicable
Generic Specification?
YES NO
Is recent data equivalent to Lot
Acceptance Level 1 or the Periodic
Testing available and acceptable?
YES NO
Qualification lapses
(see Chart 5)
Extension of Qualification
by up to further 2-year period
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15. CHART 5 RENEWAL OF ESCC QUALIFICATION AFTER LAPSE
Original evaluation valid?
Yes No
Destructive Physical Full Qualification required
Analysis of samples (per this Basic
(minimum 5) Specification)
Manufacturer audit
Survey of test records (if
any) generated during
lapse period
Is recent data, equivalent to Lot Acceptance Level 1 or Periodic Testing,
per the applicable Generic Specification, available and acceptable?
NO YES
Production Control per the applicable Generic
Specification. (Quantity as required for Lot
Acceptance Level 1 or Periodic Testing)
Screening (100%) (Note 1)
Subgroup Testing (Note 2)
either to Lot Acceptance Level 1
or to the Periodic Tests
Per the applicable Generic Specification
Renewal of Qualification
NOTES
1. Either Screening Tests or Final Production Tests and Burn-in and Electrical Measurements to
Level B per the applicable Generic Specification.
2. On a sample for which the allowable number of failures is specified.
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APPENDIX A CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
The following minimum information shall appear on an ESCC Certificate of Conformity:
– “ESCC Certificate of Conformity”
– Name of Company
– Address
– Component type
– Component number
– Lot identification
– Quantity
– Order number
– “This is to certify that the above mentioned components fulfil the requirements of the following
Generic and Detail specifications of the ESCC System:” Generic and Detail Specification numbers
and issues as applicable
– “The components subject to this Certificate of Conformity were manufactured at our plant located
at:” Plant location
– “Certifed by:” Name and Title, the latter to be either the “ESCC Chief Inspector” or “Deputy ESCC
Chief Inspector”
– Date
NOTES:
The text above in quotations is intended for literal use on the ESCC Certificate of Conformity.
