SynQor has a three-step release process: POD, POM, and Qualification. POD, or Proof Of Design, is the process during which the converter's performance is evaluated and characterized over all rated operating conditions and beyond, in accordance with HALT principles. POD measures component stresses to ensure that design guidelines are met and that no components are over-stressed in both normal and abnormal conditions. POD ensures that long-term reliability and life targets are achieved. Other tests performed at the POD stage include phase and stability margins, thermal margin, capacitive load tests, destructive thermal cycling, DFM, and waveform analysis.
POM, or Proof Of Manufacturing, ensures that SynQor has designed a part that can be manufactured, is reliable, and has proper margins to be run in a high volume factory. POM ensures that target yields are met, that our ATE systems are optimized, and any new manufacturing equipment or processes constructed are optimized. Statistical Process Control analysis at this stage is mandatory, and CpKs are scrutinized to ensure that SynQor has a repeatable and consistent process.
Qualification is the final stage of product release. The purpose of the qualification process is to ensure that SynQor has designed and built a product that exceeds our customers' expectations. Testing at this stage includes aggressive thermal shock cycles, extended high temperature life and humidity tests, vibration and mechanical shock tests in accordance with military standards, terminal solderability, full mechanical and dimensional compliance, as well as a thorough examination of the solder and manufacturing quality.