Electronic Parts Quality

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

What's the difference between Consumer, Automotive and Space Qualified parts?

This https://nepp.nasa.gov/workshops/etw...EPP FY15 ETW- Auto Grade EEE Parts 062515.pdf was an interesting read.

 

[dknguyen]

I thought it was just certification and testing?

 

[gophert]

What's the difference between Consumer, Automotive and Space Qualified parts?

This https://nepp.nasa.gov/workshops/etw...EPP FY15 ETW- Auto Grade EEE Parts 062515.pdf was an interesting read.

Usually, the willingness for the component manufacturer's customer to agree in very specific terms, that they will and can accept all liability in case of a failure or malfunction and a someone gets hurt.

Similar for life-supporting medical or safety devices.

 

[audioguru]

That is why most things sold on ebay do not have the name of the manufacturer.

 

[crutschow]

That's why a commercial part costs $0.50 and a space qualified part costs $5.00 (or more)