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Quality Control System

Incoming Receiving Inspection

Quality Authenticity Testing

Outbound Shipment Verification

Incoming Receiving Inspection

Begins as soon as the material arrives at AGS and revolves around packaging, documentation, and order verification.

All packaging, including both outer cartons as well as individual material packaging such as reels, tubes, trays, or other methods, are analyzed for any potential damage or compromises that could affect usability of the material.

Incoming document verification is used to confirm material is accurate and quantities match manufacturers documentation, date codes, lot numbers, certificates, and any other requirements deemed necessary to meet customer expectations.

An employee packaging electronic components on a PC desk at AGS Devices.

An employee performing receiving inspection on electronic components for quality control at AGS Devices.

Quality Authenticity Testing

Directly follows incoming receiving inspection using our 40+ point inspection report based on IDEA-STD-1010-B and IPC-A-610D Quality Standards as well as our internal classification system.

Components are fully analyzed to confirm parts are form, fit and function to manufacture datasheets and reference documents. Current capabilities include 4k high resolution and magnification microscopy, marking analysis and comparison, X-RAY die and wire bond analysis, solderability testing, both physical caliper and digital high precision measurement, as well as LCR analysis and LED verification if required by part classification.

By implementing state-of-the-art inspection tools, we can quickly inspect components and improve turnaround times. Combining this with a commitment to quality and improvement, AGS continues to increase its capabilities to drive higher customer satisfaction.

An employee at AGS Devices holding tweezers for electronic components and examining a document in a close-up view.

Desk with a PC monitor and a close-up view of a microscope used for quality testing electronic components.

An employee at AGS Devices using the X-ray scope Scienscope 1800 machine for quality testing.

Outbound Shipment Verification

The final stage of our quality inspection regiment. With part authenticity confirmed, components are ready to be prepared for shipping to end users.

Orders are re-checked for package reliability and integrity, ESD and MSL packaging are verified to ensure proper handling practices, and shipment documentation is confirmed for proper domestic and international requirements.

Using our strict guidelines for packaging and implementing customer specific requirements, we are able guarantee that orders arrive quickly, safe, uncompromised, and ready for quick receiving, identification, and usage.

An employee at AGS Devices preparing a document for components shipment at his desk, with a PC, in a close-up view.

An employee packaging and preparing electronic components for shipping, using tape.

Close-up of a man taping a package with electronic components, preparing them for shipping.

Our Testing Process

Putting Your Success First with Rigorous Testing and State-of-the-Art Equipment

Mechanical Testing

Measurement of components and materials using both physical calipers as well as digital measurement tools built into our microscopes.

Acid Decapsulation

By using pressurized nitric and sulfuric acid, AGS can swiftly remove the top layers of components exposing internal die and wire bonds so that they may be analyzed via high-powered microscopy.

Digital Microscopy

Using powerful, modern Leica digital microscopes, AGS confirms all electronic components for visual conformity to manufacturer specifications with up to 113x zoom.

X-Ray Analysis

Through our X-Ray system, we can confirm internal die presence, consistency between samples, proper wire bond presence and layout, as well as damage that cannot be seen through regular microscopy.

LCR Testing

Using a combination of Impendence Analyzers, Capacitance & Resistance Meters, LCR testers, and Smart Tweezers, AGS is able to verify inductance (L), capacitance (C), and resistance (R) of passive components.

Solderability

By implementing a proper dip-and-look testing method, AGS can quickly test for correct solder wetting performance and determine if any abnormalities of leads do not compromise usage of components.

We are Following Globally Recognized Standards

Global Quality Management System Certifications – Protocols – Memberships

We are certified to these standards, but we also reference other standards & protocols to ensure that our products and services are maintained to the highest quality.