Why is Microchip qualifying the MCSO 6” location in
addition to the 8” locations for the SiGe process technology?
The reason the MCSO 6” location is being qualified is because
the fabrication equipment/processes are a better match between
the SJ and MCSO fab and will provide better efficiencies for
sustaining inventories of SiGe products. While the 8” locations
will provide a suitable backup location to ensure inventory
levels can keep up with demand.
What products are affected and what is the notification
strategy? Microchip has identified the parts affected and is
implementing a notification strategy with a three phase
Product/Process Change Notice (PCN) approach.
Phase 1: Microchip will issue an initial PCN. The PCN
number is PCN # JAON-29XUTR452 and it will include
the following information:
a. Qualification plan.
b. Anticipated quarter and year for availability of the
qualification report.
c. Affected parts list
Phase 2: Microchip will issue an intermediate PCN after
qualification has completed. Included in this PCN is:
a. Qualification report
b. Complete list of Catalog Part Numbers (CPN) for
the qualified SiGe process technology.