X. ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS APPROVAL PROCESS
All new electronic component introduction or changes to the Approved Vendor List (AVL) must be
documented using APPROVED VENDOR LIST CHANGE REQUEST FORM (see Form 5 in the
attachment section).
APPROVED VENDOR LIST CHANGE REQUEST FORM must be signed off by Engineering,
Commercial Compliance and SQA representative before release any change.
APPROVAL LEVELS
LEVEL 1.
For all non critical components defined by MEI SQA or Engineering representative the Vendor CrossReference
Change Request form sign off by MEI representatives along with the supporting documentation
listed below are required to approve the change.
1. Technical information data sheet with manufacturer part number clearly identified. The data sheet
must include a mechanical outline drawing for PCB layout verification.
LEVEL 2.
For all critical components defined by MEI SQA or Engineering representative, in addition to fulfill LEVEL
1 requirements, individual pilots of all Electronic Assemblies containing these changes are mandatory as
part of component approval. The pilot report must accompany the AVL change form.
1. Reliability test report.
Electronic assemblies approval must comply with all REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTS FOR PRODUCTION
APPROVAL process (see section I)
XI. PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS. (REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED BELOW SUPERCEDED
WEST CHESTER PROCEDURE 20001-002841171-PS rev. G3 “PACKING SPECIFICATION
GENERAL”)
1. The label should be printed as shown below, with minor allowances for different print style, etc.
2. The xxxx's represent where all printing must be generally located.
3. The bar code is mandatory and the label must conform to this format and font size (Arial 10) to allow
bar code insertions. Exceptions: If the box is smaller than the stipulated size.
4. The identification label must be visible all time at the skids for scanning purposes.
XII. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Next legend must be filled out in the space assigned below with the applicable regulatory marking.
For example: UL, CSA, CE, or others.
2. Material Identification as the checklist specifies below.