Level 4 Traceability
What is Level 4 Traceability? Why is it used?
IPC-1782A defines data collection requirements necessary for varying levels of material and process traceability. The best way to answer this question is with an example: Capacitor C1 from a specific lot of components is known to be defective.
Which final assembly serial numbers are impacted and who were they shipped too?
Level 4 Traceability allows a quality team to quickly answer these important questions when needed.
Have a question about our Level 4 Traceability?
Level 4 Traceability Case Study
Avoiding expensive recalls with Level 4 Tracking
Even component manufacturers make mistakes.
Despite passing bi-annual audits, the assembly in question was suddenly not passing rated voltage. After investigation, Fleetwood Electronics determined a diode supplier had recently swapped materials inside the diode impacting the parts performance, and without notice to Fleetwood Electronics or the customer.
Fleetwood Electronics used lot numbers provided by the component manufacturer and data from the Fleetwood Electronics assembly process to isolate the impacted assemblies, avoiding an expensive recall
Have a similar need?
Complete the form or contact us directly to start a conversation.
Email: sales@fleetwoodelectronics.com
Phone: 616-820-8202