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| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2403 | 2019-06-19 | Discrete Semiconductors | Qualification of Additional Wafer Solderable Front Metal Plating, Back Grinding and Back Metal Process Source, Additional Wafer Source, or Additional Assembly and Test site for Select Products. | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (CAT) located in Chengdu, China as an additional wafer solderable front metal plating, back grinding and back metal process facility for select products. We also qualified “Diodes internal BCD (Shanghai) Micro-Electronics Limited” (SFAB2) in China as an additional wafer source, “Tianshui Huatian Electronic Group Co., Ltd.” (HTME) in China or “Tianshui Huatain Technology Co., Ltd.” (TSHT) in China as the additional assembly and test site for select products listed in different tables below. The package outline dimensions (POD), marking and/or appearance is different on the parts made by HTME and TSHT for SO-8, TO-263AB, TO252 and PowerDI5060 packages. Please refer to the details with different options below. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. Refer to the attached qualification / reliability report (embedded in this file). |
| PCN-2341 | 2019-05-27 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Source for Select Automotive Products |
This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified Yea Shin Technology Co., Ltd. in Taiwan as an additional wafer source for select Automotive part numbers listed below. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. Refer to the attached qualification/reliability report (embedded in this file). There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2389 | 2019-08-05 | Discrete | Device End of Life | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select products on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Some products listed on this PCN will have a life-time buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 5th August, 2019, with the last ship date of 5th February, 2020. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for any questions or additional information. |
| PCN-2401 | 2019-07-30 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Some parts on this PCN will have a life-time buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 30 July, 2019 with a last ship date of 30 January, 2020. |
| PCN-2369 | 2019-04-29 | Discrete Semiconductors | Qualification of JCET as an Additional Assembly & Test Site for Select Discrete TVS Products in DFN2510 Package | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified JCET (Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.) in Suqian, China as an additional assembly and test site for select TVS products in DFN2510 package listed below. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. Refer to the attached qualification / reliability report (embedded in this file). |
| PCN-2393 | 2019-04-24 | Discrete Semiconductor | Metal Mask Change for select Discrete devices to quantify Turn-On Time | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated is making a metal mask change to quantify Turn-On time performance for select Discrete Semiconductor products. The Turn-On Time parameter will change from no Min/Max limits, Typ = 10us to Min = 10uS, Typ = 22uS, Max = 65us. The published data sheet will be updated accordingly. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on affected parts to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. Reference the attached qualification / reliability report (embedded in this file). |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2394 | 2019-03-20 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Sources and Additional Assembly and Test Site for Select Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified additional wafer sources, Yea Shin Technology Co., LTD. in Taiwan (Yeashin) and/or Shandong Xinnuo Electronic Science and Technology Co., LTD. in China (Xinnuo) as well as additional assembly and test site Shandong DIYI Electronic Science and Technology Co., LTD. in China (DIYI) for select part numbers listed in tables below. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. Refer to the attached qualification / reliability report (embedded in this file). There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2374 | 2019-03-07 | Discrete Semiconductors | Qualification of "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (CAT) as an Additional Assembly & Test Site, Conversion to Palladium Coated Copper Bond Wire with New Molding Compound, and Qualification of Alternative Die Source on Select Products |
This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified an additional Diodes internal Assembly and Test site (CAT) in Chengdu, China, qualified Palladium Coated Copper (PdCu) bond wire with new molding compound at CAT, and/or qualified additional die source for select products listed in this PCN. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. Refer to the attached qualification / reliability report (embedded in this file). |
| PCN-2376 | 2019-03-01 | Discrete | Addition of A Passivation Layer Over The Top Metal of The Die | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to improve product manufacturability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified the addition of a passivation layer over the top metal of the die. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers built with the additional passivation layer to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. Refer to the attached Qualification / Reliability report (embedded in this file). There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2379 | 2019-02-28 | Discrete | Additional qualified suppliers for solderable front metal and back grind/back metal | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified an additional supplier for solderable front metal, JX Nippon Mining and Metals, Taiwan for select devices, and an additional supplier of back grind/back metal, Phoenix Silicon International Corporation (PSI), Taiwan for select devices. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers built with the new suppliers to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. Reference attached qualification / reliability report (embedded in this file). There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2383 | 2019-02-19 | Discrete | Metal Mask Change for DPS1133FIA-13, and Datasheet Revision Due to IQ (Quiescent Current) Specification Limits Change | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated is changing the metal mask to improve GIMON (IMON to OUT Current Gain) accuracy performance for DPS1133FIA-13. The IQ (Quiescent Current) Max and Typical values will also be adjusted as shown in attached PCN. |
| PCN_2380 | 2019-05-07 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Some parts on this PCN will have a life-time buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 7 May, 2019 with a last ship date of 7 November, 2019. |
| PCN-2381 | 2019-01-25 | Analog | Qualification of Additional FAB & A/T Source, and/or Bill of Materials (BOM) for Select Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to ensure continuity of supply Diodes Incorporated has qualified additional internal FAB Source (SFAB2) and A/T source (SAT) located in Shanghai, China as well as additional bill of material (BOM) on select products. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the device datasheet. Reference attached qualification/reliability report (embedded in this file). |
| PCN-2382 | 2019-01-17 | Discrete Semiconductors - Automotive | Qualification of Additional Assembly and Test (A/T) site, Conversion to Palladium Coated Copper Bond Wire with Modified Top Metal Composition and Thickness, New Lead Frame Type, New Die Attach Material and New Molding Compound for Part Numbers BCP5616QTA and BCP5616QTC | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes is in the process of qualifying "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (CAT) located in Chengdu, China as an additional A/T site and also qualifying Palladium Coated Copper (PdCu) bond wire (from Gold bond wire) at CAT for part numbers BCP5616QTA and BCP5616QTC. In order to accommodate the Palladium Coated Copper bond wire, the top metal composition and top metal thickness of the wafer has been modified (with new die name). The lead frame type, die attach material and molding compound type have been changed for better assembly manufacturability at the additional A/T site as well. |
| PCN-2364 | 2019-04-04 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Some parts on this PCN will have a life-time buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 4 April, 2019 with a last ship date of 4 October, 2019. |
| PCN-2365 | 2019-04-04 | Analog - Automotive | Device End of Life (EOL) – Automotive Parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. |
| PCN-2366 | 2018-12-19 | Analog | Qualification of Additional Bill of Materials (BOM), Fab Source, A/T Site and Top Marking Change on Select Product | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to ensure continuity of supply Diodes Incorporated has qualified additional bill of material (BOM), and an additional Diodes internal Fab source (SFAB2) located in Shanghai, China, as well as an external FAB site (TPSCo) TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Co., Ltd. located in Hokuriku region of Japan, an additional A/T site Tianshui Huatian Technology Co (TSHT) located in Gansu, China, and Top Marking updates to reflect Diodes brand/logo. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing have been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the device datasheet. See attached qualification /reliability report (embedded in this file). |
| PCN 2335 | 2019-03-12 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. |
| PCN-2348 | 2018-10-19 | Analog Semiconductors | Additional Qualified Assembly/Test (A/T) Site for Select Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional A/T Site (CAT) in Chengdu, China. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached qualification/reliability report (embedded in this file). |
| PCN-2361 | 2018-10-02 | Analog | Qualification of Alternate Wafer Source (SFAB2) for Select Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified Diodes internal BCD (Shanghai) Micro-Electronics Limited (SFAB2) in China as an alternate wafer source for select Analog products. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached qualification/reliability report (embedded in this file). There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2360 | 2018-09-29 | Discrete Semiconductors | Qualification of Additional Wafer Source for Select TVS Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified Diodes internal BCD (Shanghai) Micro-electronics Limited (SFAB2) in China as an additional wafer fabrication facility for the devices listed below. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative devices built from the additional wafer source to ensure there is no change to device functionality, electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached qualification/reliability report (embedded in this file). There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2358 | 2018-09-28 | Analog | Qualification of Alternate Wafer Source (SFAB2) for Select Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified Diodes internal BCD (Shanghai) Micro-Electronics Limited (SFAB2) in China as an alternate wafer source for select Analog products. At this time we will also align the top marking to the Diodes format. Please see a side by side comparison below. Full electrical characterization and high-reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached qualification/reliability report (embedded in this file). There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2339 | 2018-09-15 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Source for Select Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified Diodes Internal SFAB1 (Shanghai SIM-BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.) as an additional wafer source for select part numbers. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached qualification/reliability reports (embedded in this file). There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2353 | 2018-09-12 | Analog | Qualification of Alternate Wafer Source for MOSFET Die used in Select Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified Diodes internal BCD (Shanghai) Micro-Electronics Limited (SFAB2) in China as an alternate wafer source for select MOSFET products. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached qualification/reliability report (embedded in this file). There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2337 | 2018-05-04 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Sources and Additional Assembly and Test Sites for Select Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified or is in the process of qualifying (*) additional wafer sources, Yea Shin Technology Co., LTD. in Taiwan (Yeashin) and/or Shandong Xinnuo Electronic Science and Technology Co., LTD. in China (Xinnuo) as well as additional assembly and test sites, Eris Technology Corporation in Taiwan (Eris) and/or Shandong DIYI Electronic Science and Technology Co., LTD. in China (DIYI) for select part numbers listed in tables below. Full electrical characterization and high-reliability testing has been completed or will be completed (*) on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification/reliability reports. (*) Shipment of production material built with alternate die sources and/or additional assembly and test sites will be gated by the successful completion of qualification. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2342 | 2018-11-30 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Some parts on this PCN will have a life-time buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 30 Nov, 2018 with a last ship date of 31 May, 2019 (subject to availability). |
| PCN-2345 | 2018-11-29 | Discrete - Automotive | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify the customer that products listed in the Table below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. The parts listed in the table below will EOL without replacement parts or a Last Time Buy (LTB). We will continue to ship parts built with current material until the existing inventory is depleted. For available inventory of specific devices, please contact your local Diodes salesperson. No other changes besides the ones outlined in this PCN will be implemented as part of this PCN release. |
| PCN-2336 | 2018-11-24 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed in Table 1 will be discontinued by Diodes Incorporated. For some products, a life-time buy opportunity is available until the last order date of 24 November, 2018 with a last ship date of 24 May, 2019 (subject to availability). Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on the replacement part numbers. The new parts are form, function and fit compatible to the parts being discontinued. We are continually striving to improve the performance of our offerings and this is in line with that effort. |
| INFORMATIONAL PCN-2344 | 2018-06-24 | Discrete | Carrier tape orientation | This change has no impact on product quality, reliability, electrical or mechanical performance. Affected products will remain fully compliant to all published specifications. This PCN is being issued to notify the customer that products listed in Table 1 below will have a correction of the physical orientation of the affected parts within the carrier tape to be aligned with our SMD Packaging specification (https://www.diodes.com/assets/Diodes-Packaging/ap02007.pdf). The orientation change is described in image 1 and image 2 below. The change will be implemented on or about Date Code 1826. There is no change to fit, form, or function of the affected products. No other changes beside the ones outlined in this PCN will be implemented as part of this PCN release. |
| PCN-2347 | 2018-11-22 | Discrete | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed in the four Tables below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. Replacement parts are being offered for select parts and are listed in the tables below. Select parts will EOL with Last Time Buy (LTB) opportunity and are identified in the tables below. We will continue to ship parts built with current material until the existing inventory is depleted. For available inventory of specific devices, please contact your local Diodes salesperson. For some products, a lifetime buy opportunity is available until the last order date of November 22, 2018 with a last ship date of May 22, 2019 (subject to availability). No other changes besides the ones outlined in this PCN will be implemented as part of this PCN release. |
| PCN-2311 | 2018-11-22 | Analog - Automotive | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed in Table 1 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Some parts on this PCN will have a life-time buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 22 November, 2018 with a last ship date of 22 May, 2019. |
| PCN-2343 | 2018-08-15 | Analog | Qualification of Additional Bill of Materials (BOM), Fab Source for Select Products with Top Marking Change on Select Product | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to ensure continuity of supply Diodes Incorporated has qualified additional bill of material (BOM) and an additional Diodes internal Fab source (SFAB2) located in Shanghai, China on select products which will include marking updates to reflect Diodes top marking brand/logo. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the device datasheet. Refer to the attached (embedded) qualification/reliability report. |
| PCN-2340 | 2018-05-26 | Discrete | Qualification of Alternate Wafer Sources for Select MOSFET Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation (VIS) in Taiwan and/or Diodes internal BCD (Shanghai) Micro-Electronics Limited (SFAB2) in China as alternate wafer sources for select MOSFET products. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification/reliability reports. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2325 (Advance Notice) | 2020-03-15 | Analog | Fab Porting from Global Foundries to MagnaChip | This advance PCN is being issued to notify all customers that Global Foundries in Woodlands, Singapore is closing their 0.35um technology wafer production and the parts listed in Table 1 are affected. This wafer production will be closed by December 15, 2018. Diodes will continue supporting orders for Global Foundries parts up to March 15, 2020 plus one (1) year for last time buy. In order to ensure continuity of supply, Diodes has decided to port these parts to Magnachip Semiconductor located in Heungdeok-gu, Korea. Any packages that have Pericom logo top marking will be changed to Diodes logo during the porting. Magnachip samples and full qualification will not be immediately available. Diodes will issue the final PCN with completed supporting data within 24 months. Please contact your local Diodes Sales representatives for new samples availability. Please note that dates above are only estimates and may change depending on the FAB’s manufacturing capacity, we require customers to provide Last Time Buy POs or forecast to Diodes by May 20, 2018 so that Diodes can place last time buy for wafers to Global Foundries and therefore can continue to fulfill orders until the final PCN is issued. Schedule delivery dates can be arranged up to the implementation date. |
| PCN-2326 (Advance Notice) | 2020-03-15 | Analog | Fab Porting from Global Foundries to MagnaChip | This advance PCN is being issued to notify all customers that Global Foundries in Woodlands, Singapore is closing their 0.35um technology wafer production and the parts listed in Table 1 are affected. This wafer production will be closed by December 15, 2018. Diodes will continue supporting orders for Global Foundries parts up to March 15, 2020 plus one (1) year for last time buy. In order to ensure continuity of supply, Diodes has decided to port these parts to Magnachip Semiconductor located in Heungdeok-gu, Korea. Any packages that have Pericom logo top marking will be changed to Diodes logo during the porting. Magnachip samples and full qualification will not be immediately available. Diodes will issue the final PCN with completed supporting data within 24 months. Please contact your local Diodes Sales representatives for new samples availability. Please note that dates above are only estimates and may change depending on the FAB’s manufacturing capacity, we require customers to provide Last Time Buy POs or forecast to Diodes by May 20, 2018 so that Diodes can place last time buy for wafers to Global Foundries and therefore can continue to fulfill orders until the final PCN is issued. Schedule delivery dates can be arranged up to the implementation date. |
| PCN-2327 (Advance Notice) | 2020-09-15 | Analog | Fab Porting from Global Foundries to MagnaChip | This advance PCN is being issued to notify all customers that Global Foundries in Woodlands, Singapore is closing their 0.35um technology wafer production and the parts listed in Table 1 are affected. This wafer production will be closed by December 15, 2018. Diodes will continue supporting orders for Global Foundries parts up to September 15, 2020 plus one (1) year for last time buy. In order to ensure continuity of supply, Diodes has decided to port these parts to Magnachip Semiconductor located in Heungdeok-gu, Korea. Any packages that have Pericom logo top marking will be changed to Diodes logo during the porting. Magnachip samples and full qualification will not be immediately available. Diodes will issue the final PCN with completed supporting data within 24 months. Please contact your local Diodes Sales representatives for new samples availability. Please note that dates above are only estimates and may change depending on the FAB’s manufacturing capacity, we require customers to provide Last Time Buy POs or forecast to Diodes by May 20, 2018 so that Diodes can place last time buy for wafers to Global Foundries and therefore can continue to fulfill orders until the final PCN is issued. Schedule delivery dates can be arranged up to the implementation date. |
| PCN 2328 | 2018-10-12 | Analog | Device End of Life for tray packaging only | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed in Table 1 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered in (tape and reel only) and are available for immediate substitution. All parts on this PCN will have a lifetime buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 12 Oct, 2018 with a last ship date of 12 April, 2019. |
| PCN 2312 | 2018-07-11 | Analog | Qualification of Additional Bill of Materials (BOM), Top Marking, and Fab Source for Select Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to ensure continuity of supply Diodes Incorporated has qualified additional bill of materials (BOM) and an additional Diodes internal Fab source on select products. In addition, product marking changes (logo, format, date code) will be implemented. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the device datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification reports. |
| PCN-2330 | 2018-07-29 | Discrete Semiconductors | Qualification of Additional A/T site and Conversion to Palladium Coated Copper Bond Wire on Select Discrete Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (CAT) located in Chengdu, China as an additional Assembly & Test (A/T) Site and also qualified Palladium Coated Copper (PdCu) bond wire (currently Copper bond wire) at CAT for select Discrete products listed in this PCN. For part numbers marked with (*) in Table 1, the part marking with A/T site identifier for CAT as the additional A/T site will be added (in the device data sheet as well). Please refer to Appendix A for the marking example. There will be no change to the part marking of devices manufactured at existing sites and other devices with no (*) qualified at CAT. Full electrical characterization and high-reliability testing has completed on representative part numbers built using Palladium Coated Copper (PdCu) bond wire at the additional A/T site to ensure no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification report. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2331 | 2018-06-22 | Analog Semiconductors | Additional Qualified BOM (Bill of Materials) on Selected Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional BOM (Bill of Materials) on selected devices. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification report. |
| PCN-2322 (Advance Notice) | 2020-03-15 | Analog Automotive | Fab Porting from Global Foundries to MagnaChip | This advance PCN is being issued to notify all customers that Global Foundries in Woodlands, Singapore is closing their 0.35um technology wafer production and the products listed in Table 1 are affected. This wafer production will be closed by December 15, 2018. Diodes plans to continue supporting orders for Global Foundries parts up to March 15, 2020 plus one and a half (1.5) years for last time buy. In order to ensure continuity of supply, Diodes has decided to port these parts to MagnaChip Semiconductor located in Heungdeok-gu, Korea. Any packages that have Pericom logo top marking will be changed to Diodes logo during the porting. Magnachip samples and full qualification will not be immediately available. Diodes will issue the final PCN with completed supporting data within 24 months. Please contact your local Diodes Sales representatives for new samples availability. Please note that dates above are only estimates and may change depending on the FAB’s manufacturing capacity, we require customers to provide Last Time Buy POs or forecast to Diodes by April 19, 2018 so that Diodes can place last time buy for wafers to GlobalFoundries and therefore can continue to fulfill orders until the final PCN is issued. Schedule delivery dates can be arranged up to the implementation date. |
| PCN-2315 | 2018-06-09 | Discrete | Qualification of Alternative Wafer Sources for Select Products Due to Closure of Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply due to the closure of the Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility, Diodes Incorporated has qualified, or is in the process of qualifying (*) alternative wafer sources for select part numbers. Full electrical characterization and high-reliability testing has been completed or will be completed (*) on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification report. (*) Shipment of production material built with alternate die sources will be gated by the successful completion of qualification. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2319 | 2018-06-09 | Discrete Automotive | Qualification of Alternative Wafer Sources for Select Automotive Products Due to Closure of Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply due to the closure of the Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility, Diodes Incorporated has qualified, or is in the process of qualifying (*) alternative wafer sources for select Automotive part numbers. Full electrical characterization and high-reliability testing has been completed, or will be completed (*) on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification report. (*) Shipment of production material built with alternate die source(s) will be gated by the successful completion of qualification. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN 2300 | 2018-06-07 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Assembly and Test Sites | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified the additional assembly and test site, Tianshui Huatian Electronic Group Co., Ltd. (HTME) in China, for selected TO220AB or TO263AB packaged products and, Eris Technology Corp. (ERIS) in Taiwan, for selected DO-214AC (SMA) packaged products. The package outline dimensions (POD) remain the same, but the appearance is slightly different on the parts made by HTME for TO220AB and TO263AB packages. Please refer to the details (with different options A and B) in Table 1 below. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification report. |
| PCN-2299 | 2018-06-01 | Analog Semiconductors | Additional Qualified (A/T) Assembly Test Site | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional Diodes Internal A/T Site (CAT) in Chengdu, China. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification report. Rev 2: Corrected wire type from Cu to PdCu in Table 1. |
| PCN-2305 | 2018-05-28 | Discrete | Addition of A Passivation Layer Over The Top Metal of The Die for Selected BJT Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to improve product manufacturability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified the addition of a passivation layer over the top metal of the die for selected BJT products. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers built with the additional passivation layer to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification report within this file. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2324 | 2018-05-28 | Discrete Automotive | Addition of A Passivation Layer Over The Top Metal of The Die for Selected Automotive BJT Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to improve product manufacturability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified the addition of a passivation layer over the top metal of the die for selected Automotive BJT products. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers built with the additional passivation layer to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification report within this file. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2321 | 2018-08-22 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed in Table 1 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated due to closure of Global Foundry’s 0.35um technology production line. For some products, a life-time buy opportunity is available until the last order date of 22 August, 2018 with a last ship date of 22 February, 2019 (subject to availability). In some cases, availability may be limited, and the normal last time purchase and shipment methods may not be supported. Customers are encouraged to provide requirements as early as possible. Please contact your local Diodes Sales representatives for any questions or additional information. |
| PCN-2310 | 2018-01-24 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed in Tables 1 - 4 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, a life-time buy opportunity is available until the last order date of 24 July, 2018 with a last ship date of 24 January, 2019 (subject to availability). For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Please contact your local Diodes Sales representatives for any questions or additional information. |
| PCN-2318 | 2018-01-22 | Discrete | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify the customer that products listed in Table below will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. Replacement parts are being offered. We will continue to ship parts built with current material until the existing inventory is depleted. For available inventory of specific devices, please contact your local Diodes sales person. Rev 2: Removed device DMP2035UVT-13 which is not EOL. Rev 3: Added devices DMP2018LFK-7, DMP3017SFG-7, and DMP3017SFK-13 with associated replacement devices. |
| PCN-2292 | 2018-04-17 | Analog | Die Revision Upgrade | This PCN is to notify customers that the die revision for devices listed in the table below was upgraded to improve product performance specific to slow VDD ramp rates. No change to the wafer process was made. |
| PCN 2293 | 2018-01-16 | Analog | Fab Transfer for PT7C4512WE and PT7C4512WEX Devices Due to Current Fab Closure | This PCN is to notify customers that Global Foundry located in Singapore, has closed their 0.5-micron production line. In order to ensure continuity of supply, Diodes is transferring PT7C4512WE and PT7C4512WEX from Global Foundry 0.5 micron, 5-volt CMOS process to previously qualified MagnaChip’s Fab3 foundry located in Korea, using the 0.5-micron, 3.3-volt process. Layout optimization was performed without major die re-design. The new die will also be using copper wire which has been qualified and is in mass production in the same assembly and test site. |
| PCN-2304 | 2018-04-05 | Analog | Additional Qualified Fab Source for MOSFET Devices and BOM (Bill of Materials) on Selected Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional Fab source (SFAB) for MOSFET devices, and BOM (Bill of Materials) on selected devices. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached (embedded) qualification/reliability report. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
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| PCN 2308 | 2018-03-22 | Analog | Additional FAB Source (Chipbond LH), and Assembly/Test Site (SAT/Unisem) on Select Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified an additional wafer Fab source for RDL process (Chipbond KF) located in Hsinchu, Taiwan as well as additional assembly/test sites Diodes Incorporated / Shanghai, China (SAT), and (Unisem) located in Chengdu, China on selected devices. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. See attached qualification report. REV 2: Correction of name and location of additional Chipbond wafer Fab from ‘LH’ to ‘KF’ |
| PCN-2301 | 2017-12-15 | Discrete | Device End of Life | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that the product listed in Tables 1 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. The replacement part is being offered and is available for immediate substitution. |
| PCN-2307 | 2018-06-06 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed in Table 1 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. All parts on this PCN will have a life-time buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 6 June, 2019 with a last ship date of 6 December, 2018. |
| PCN-2297 | 2017-12-06 | Analog | Amendment of AL5809Q InOut Current Accuracy Over Temperature (Tj of -40C to 150C) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that there will be changes to the datasheet as described in the Figures in the PCN. |
| PCN 2298 | 2017-10-27 | Analog | End of Life (EOL) for Select Parts | This is an announcement of termination of products that are currently being offered by Diodes Incorporated. Products listed in Tables 1 – 4 will be end of life (EOL). For some products, a life-time buy opportunity is available until the last order date of April 27, 2018, with the last ship date of October 27, 2018. In some cases, availability may be limited, and the normal last time purchase and shipment methods may not be supported. Customers are encouraged to provide requirements as early as possible. |
| PCN-2283 | 2017-11-29 | Analog | Additional Qualified (AT) Assembly/Test Site | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional A/T Site (CAT) in Chengdu, China. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2265 | 2017-11-09 | XO IC | Qualified additional wafer source (“Fab3”) for PT7C5027KCx Series devices due to (“Fab2”) closure. | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply due to MagnaChip facility in Cheongiu, Korea (“Fab2”) closure, Diodes has qualified an additional wafer fab source, MagnaChip facility in Gumi, Korea (“Fab 3”) for select parts. |
| PCN-2280 | 2018-01-12 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This is an announcement of termination of products that are currently being offered by Diodes Incorporated. Products listed in Table 1 & 2 will be end of life (EOL) due to low demand. For some products, a life-time buy opportunity is available until the last order date of January 12, 2018, with the last ship date of July 12, 2018. In some cases, availability may be limited, and the normal life-time purchase and shipment methods may not be supported. Customers are encouraged to provide requirements as early as possible. |
| PCN-2246 | 2017-09-28 | Analog | Additional Qualified Assembly/Test (A/T) Site – Chengdu A/T (CAT) with Part Marking Update | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified an additional A/T Site (CAT) in Chengdu, China. Associated part marking will also be updated (adding date codes, and/or changing/removing the logo) as indicated in Table 2 below. |
| PCN-2286 | 2017-12-27 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed in Table 1 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. All parts on this PCN will have a life-time buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 27 December, 2017 with a last ship date of 27 June, 2018. |
| PCN-2285 | 2017-06-15 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that products listed in Tables 1 and 2 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For select parts on this PCN, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. All parts on this PCN will have a life-time buy opportunity and are available until the last order date of 15 December, 2017 with a last ship date of 15 June, 2018. |
| PCN-2153 | 2017-09-09 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Assembly Sites, and Package Outline Dimension Changes | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply for select parts, Diodes has qualified additional assembly and test sites, Tianshui Huatian Electronic Group (HTME) using wire bond and Eris Technology Corp (ERIS) using clip bond for specific devices. For select parts using the TO252 package, the Package Outline Dimensions (POD) will change for one of the dimensions. |
| PCN-2276 | 2017-08-24 | EQX | Qualification of a Different Wafer Fab for Select Parts Due to the Closure of Global Foundry Fab 6 | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Global Foundry Fab 6 is closing their line. In order to ensure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified Shanghai Fab1 of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) for select parts. |
| PCN-2278 | 2017-11-23 | Analog | End of Life (EOL) for Select Parts with Replacements, and End of Life (EOL) Without Replacement Parts | Products listed in Tables 1 and 2 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. AP6502S-13 has a replacement part ready for immediate purchase. The remaining parts will not have a replacement part. For some products, a life-time buy opportunity is available until the last order date of 23 November, 2017 with a last ship date of 23 May, 2018. |
| PCN-2277 | 2017-08-02 | Discrete | Qualification of an Additional Die and Datasheet Change for PDR5KF-13 | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to improve product manufacturability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified an additional die for PDR5KF-13. Additionally, the datasheet has been updated to change the max IFSM value and to change the typical values for Vf, IR and tRR. |
| PCN-2263 | 2017-08-02 | Analog | Bill of Material (BOM) Changes for Select Analog Parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that: 1) In order to improve product manufacturability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified an additional BOM for 74LVC1T45Z6-7 (Leadframe), 2) In order to improve Output Open/Short Protection (OVP), Diodes Incorporated has qualified an additional die design for select AL1676x series controllers, and, 3) In order to improve continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified an additional BOM for select SPx / XRPx series products (Cu wire bond). |
| PCN-2279 | 2017-08-02 | Analog | Addition of Assembly/Test Site | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified an additional Assembly and Test site, Unisem, in Chengdu, China for the part number listed in this PCN. |
| PCN-2270 | 2017-11-02 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | Products listed in Tables 1 and 2 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. Replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. For some products, a life-time buy opportunity is available until the last order date of 2 November, 2017 with a last ship date of 2 May, 2018. |
| PCN-2271 | 2017-05-01 | Discrete | End of Life (EOL) for Select Parts Due to Closure of Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility | Products listed in Table 1 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated starting immediately due to the closure of the Diodes FabTech facility as announced by Diodes, Incorporated on 14 February 2017. See link to announcement below. We will continue to ship parts built with KFab material until the existing inventory is depleted. For available inventory of specific devices, please contact your local Diodes sales person. |
| PCN-2272 | 2017-05-01 | Discrete - Automotive | End of Life (EOL) for Select Automotive Parts Due to Closure of Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility | Products listed in Table 1 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated starting immediately due to the closure of the Diodes FabTech facility as announced by Diodes, Incorporated on 14 February 2017. See link to announcement below. We will continue to ship parts built with KFab material until the existing inventory is depleted. For available inventory of specific devices, please contact your local Diodes sales person. |
| PCN-2268 | 2017-04-21 | Discrete | Qualification of Alternative Wafer Sources for Select Products Due to Closure of Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply due to the closure of the Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility (see link below), Diodes Incorporated has qualified, or is in the process of qualifying(*) alternative wafer sources for select part numbers. http://investor.diodes.com/news-releases/news-release-details/diodes-incorporated-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-2016 Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed or will be completed(*) on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. (*)Shipment of production material built with alternate die sources will be gated by the successful completion of qualification. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2269 | 2017-04-21 | Discrete - Automotive | Qualification of Alternative Wafer Sources for Select Automotive Products Due to Closure of Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply due to the closure of the Diodes FabTech (KFAB) Facility (see link below), Diodes Incorporated has qualified, or is in the process of qualifying(*) alternative wafer sources for select Automotive part numbers. http://investor.diodes.com/news-releases/news-release-details/diodes-incorporated-reports-fourth-quarter-and-fiscal-2016 Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed or will be completed(*) on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. (*)Shipment of production material built with alternate die sources will be gated by the successful completion of qualification. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2274 | 2017-07-03 | Analog | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to ensure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified an additional wafer source, (TPSCo) Tower Jazz Panasonic Semiconductor Company in Hokuriku, Japan, for select parts. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
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| PCN-2267 | 2017-04-30 | Discrete | End of Life for Select Parts with Replacements, and Qualification of an Additional Wafer Source for Select Parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that: 1) In order to improve product manufacturability, Diodes Incorporated is qualifying Generation 2 Gate Drivers to replace select Generation 1 Gate Drivers, which will be obsoleted, and 2) To ensure continuity of supply, Diodes is qualifying an additional wafer Fab, Shanghai SIM-BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd (SFAB2), for select Generation 2 parts. |
| PCN-2262 | 2017-06-30 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | Products listed in Tables 1 and 2 will no longer be available for order from Diodes Incorporated, with a last time buy date of 30 June 2017 and a last time ship date as 31 October, 2017. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. There are no parts with a lifetime buy. |
| PCN-2260 | 2017-06-15 | EQX | Changing the Wafer Fab From Global Foundry to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Global Foundry Fab 6 is closing their line. In order to ensure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC). SMIC’s facility has achieved certification to ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 and TL 9000 at all of their Fabs. More information on this supplier is available at SMIC’s website: http://www.smics.com. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2252 | 2017-05-24 | Discrete | Add Additional Plating Process Site at Diodes Technology (Chengdu) Company Limited (CAT) for Select Parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply for select parts, Diodes has qualified an additional Plating Site at Diodes Technology (Chengdu) Company Limited (CAT). |
| PCN-2261 | 2017-05-24 | Discrete - Automotive | Add Additional Plating Process Site at Diodes Technology (Chengdu) Company Limited (CAT) for Select Automotive Parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply for select Automotive parts, Diodes has qualified an additional Plating Site at Diodes Technology (Chengdu) Company Limited (CAT). |
| PCN-2248 | 2017-05-09 | Analog - Automotive | Lead Frame Supplier Change and Datasheet Change for High Level Gate Driver Output Voltage Minimum and Typical Values on Select Analog Automotive Parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified lead frames from supplier ASM for below listed products. The current supplier of lead frames will cease production. The base material, dimensions and plating of the lead frame are not changing. Additionally a change will be made to the ZXLD1371QESTTC datasheet as follows: Change of VGateH min limit from 10V to 9.5V @ 12V Vin. See Figures 1 & 2 in this PCN. |
| PCN-2188 | 2017-08-08 | Discrete | Device End of Life (EOL) | Products listed in Tables 1 – 3 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. For some products, a life-time buy opportunity is available until the last order date of 8 August, 2017, with the last ship date of 8 February, 2018. |
| PCN-2257 | 2017-05-06 | Analog | Datasheet Change for High Level Gate Driver Output Voltage Minimum and Typical Values on Select Analog Parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that there will be changes to the datasheet as described in the Figures in this PCN. |
| PCN-2259 | 2017-02-02 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Sources for Select Discrete Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional wafer sources, JiLin Magic Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (JMSC) in JiLin, China, Lite-On Semiconductor Corporation (LSC) in Keelung, Taiwan, or Phenitec Semiconductor Corp. in Okayama, Japan for devices as indicated in the tables in this PCN. |
| PCN-2253 | 2017-07-26 | Analog | Device End of Life (EOL) | Products listed in Tables 1 – 3 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. For some products, a life-time buy opportunity is available until the last order date of 26 July, 2017 with a last ship date of 25 January, 2018. |
| PCN-2195 | 2017-04-17 | Analog | Bill of Materials (BOM) Changes for Select Analog Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional Bill of Materials (BOM) on selected devices. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
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| PCN-2250 | 2017-03-07 | Analog | Change of Assembly Materials/Process, and Mechanical Specifications for Various Parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified the changes identified below on selected Analog devices. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing have been completed to ensure that no changes in product reliability, device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications exist. There will be no change to the Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2254 | 2017-03-06 | Analog | Addition of New Fab/Assembly Site and Design Change | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply for select parts, Diodes has qualified additional Assembly and Test sites, Tianshui Huatian Technology Co (TSHT) and JCET ChuZhou, and for other select parts Diodes has qualified an additional wafer fab, Shanghai SIM-BCD Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd (SFAB2). |
| PCN-2244 | 2017-02-20 | Discrete | Qualification of "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (CAT) as an Additional Assembly & Test Site, and Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Select Products at Diodes Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai (SAT) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (CAT) located in Chengdu, China as an additional Assembly & Test (A/T) Site for select parts using Copper bond wire. In addition, the conversion from Gold to Copper bond wire on select Discrete products at Diodes Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai (SAT). |
| PCN-2193 | 2017-02-04 | Analog | Device End of Life | Products listed in Tables 1 & 2 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for any questions or additional information. UPDATE: No Life-time buy is being offered. Last date to place orders for EOL devices in inventory is 4th November, 2016. Replacement device part numbers in red text in Table 1 have been updated. |
| PCN-2208 | 2017-01-09 | Discrete | Qualification of New Lead Frame and Mold Compound and Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Selected Zener Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to improve product manufacturability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified a new lead frame (with corresponding change in contact layout as pictured below) and mold compound as well as Copper bond wire for Zener diode products listed below. The package type will be changed from POWERDI-323 (Current) to POWERDI-323B (Future) due to the lead frame change. There is no change to Package Outline Dimensions and Suggested Pad Layout specified in the device data sheet.Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers built with new lead frame, mold compound and Cu wire to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the device datasheet. There will be no change to the Fit or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2224 | 2016-12-01 | Discrete | Wafer Diameter Change from 5 inch to 6 inch at Diodes FabTech (KFAB) on selected Automotive “Q” parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that our internal wafer fabrication source (Diodes FabTech) will discontinue manufacturing 5 inch wafers on September 30th, 2016. To satisfy continuing customer demand, the wafer fabrication source (Diodes FabTech) will convert the wafer diameter from 5 inch to 6 inch. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing have been completed using representative devices built with 6 inch wafer materials to ensure there is no change in product reliability, device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications exist. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2221 | 2016-11-18 | Discrete | Addition of A Passivation Layer Over The Top Metal of The Die for Selected BJT Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to improve product manufacturability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified the addition of a passivation layer over the top metal of the die for selected BJT devices. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers built with the additional passivation layer to ensure there is no change to product reliability, device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2239 | 2016-10-16 | Analog | Additional FAB Source (TPSCo), Additional Assembly/Test Site (SAT) and BOM (Bill of Materials) on select devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified an additional wafer Fab source (TPSCo) TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Co., Ltd. located in Japan, and BOM (Bill of Materials) on selected devices manufactured in (SAT) Diodes Incorporated / Shanghai, China. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers. |
| PCN-2196 | 2016-10-10 | Analog | Additional Qualified (FAB) Wafer Fabrication / (AT) Assembly Test Sites on selected devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional FAB/AT Sites on selected devices. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2236 | 2016-09-26 | Discrete | Die Attach Material and Back Metal Composition changes to improve product performance | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to improve product performance, Diodes Incorporated has qualified an enhanced die attach material and back metal composition for the part number(s) listed in this PCN. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing have been completed to ensure that no changes in product reliability, device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications exist. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2231 | 2016-09-19 | Analog | Additional Qualified Assembly/Test (A/T) Site | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified an additional A/T site, Diodes Technology (Chengdu) Company Limited (CAT) in Chengdu, China. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2235 | 2016-09-13 | Discrete | Qualification of Palladium Coated Copper Bond Wire or Bare Copper Bond Wire for Selected SOT-23, SOT-223 and SM-8 Packaged Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes has qualified palladium coated copper bond wire or bare copper bond wire as alternative wire bond materials for the part numbers listed in this PCN. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers built using palladium coated copper bond wire or bare copper bond wire to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2230 | 2016-09-01 | Analog | Additional FAB Source (TPSCo) and BOM (Bill of Materials) on select Analog Automotive devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional wafer fab source (TPSCo) TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Co., Ltd. located in Japan and BOM (Bill of Materials – bond wire) on selected Analog Automotive devices manufactured in (SAT) Diodes Incorporated / Shanghai, China. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2220 | 2016-08-24 | Analog | Additional FAB Source (SFAB) and Assembly/Test Site (CAT) on select Analog devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional wafer fab source, Diodes internal BCD (Shanghai) Micro-electronics Limited in Shanghai, China (SFAB) and additional assembly/test site, Diodes Incorporated / Chengdu, China (CAT) on selected Analog devices. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the device datasheets. |
| PCN-2223 | 2016-07-11 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Fabrication Source, and Conversion to Green Mold Compound | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified Diodes internal BCD (Shanghai) Micro-electronics Limited (SFAB) as an additional wafer fabrication facility for the devices listed below. In addition, the mold compound for the products listed below is being converted from non-Green to Green. The green encapsulate will contain no halogens or Sb2O3 fire retardants. The products will remain 94-V0 compliant with a 260°C maximum reflow temperature for 30 sec (total) and MSL 1. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing have been completed using representative devices built with wafer materials from the additional wafer fabrication source and/or with green mold compound to ensure there is no change to device functionality, electrical specifications in the datasheet, or package performance. |
| PCN-2212 | 2016-06-10 | Analog | Conversion to Automatic Wafer Singulation Process for Selected TVS Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to improve die manufacturability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified an automatic wafer singulation process utilizing automatic die saw and automatic die pick & place process for selected TVS products assembled at ERIS. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing have been completed on representative devices built using new automatic wafer singulation process to ensure that no changes in product reliability, device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2181 | 2016-05-22 | Discrete | Conversion to Copper Bond Wire, Additional A/T site, and/or Additional Wafer Source with Smaller Die Size on Selected Discrete Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes has qualified Copper bond wire for the selected Discrete products listed in this PCN. In order to accomm date the Copper bond wire, the top metal composition and/or top metal thickness of the wafer has been modified. Diodes Incorporated has also qualified an additional wafer source with smaller die size, Diodes internal FabTech Inc. (KFAB) or external Phenitec Semiconductor (*), and qualified “Diodes Technology (Chengdu) Company Limited” (CAT) as an additional Assembly & Test Site (A/T Site) for the selected Discrete products. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers built using Copper bond wire, alternative wafer source and/or additional A/T site to ensure no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2214 | 2016-01-21 | Analog | Qualification of additional assembly/test site JCET (Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd) in Suqian, China for select analog devices in HSOP, MSOP, PSOP, SOIC, SSOP, and TSSOP packages | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified JCET (Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd) in Suqian, China for select analog devices in HSOP, MSOP, PSOP, SOIC, SSOP, and TSSOP packages. The current product lines have begun the necessary production equipment transfer from the Jiangsu, China facility to the Suqian, China facility to support necessary growth using existing production equipment and BOM. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing have been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2202 | 2016-01-21 | Analog | Qualification of additional assembly/test site JCET (Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd) in Suqian, China for select analog devices in SOIC-8 packages | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified JCET (Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd) in Suqian, China for SOIC-8 packages. The current SOIC-8 product line has begun the necessary production equipment transfer from the Jiangsu, China facility to the Suqian, China facility to support necessary growth using existing production equipment and BOM. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2217 | 2016-04-18 | Analog | Top Metal Thickness Change on Selected Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes has qualified affected part numbers listed in this PCN with a thicker top metal layer in order to improve the assembly bonding process. Full electrical characterization and reliability testing have been completed using representative devices built with the increased top metal thickness to ensure there is no change to device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2218 | 2016-04-10 | Analog | Additional Qualified BOM (Bill of Materials) on selected devices manufactured at JCET in the DIP-7 package | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional BOM (Bill of Materials) on selected devices manufactured at JCET (Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co., Ltd) in Suqian, China for the DIP-7 package. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2219 | 2016-02-29 | Analog | Additional FAB Source (TPSCo) and BOM (Bill of Materials) on select devices in SOT25 and MSOP8 packages | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified additional wafer fab source (TPSCo) TowerJazz Panasonic Semiconductor Co., Ltd. located in Japan and BOM (Bill of Materials) on selected devices manufactured at (SAT) Diodes Incorporated/Shanghai Assembly/Test, China. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2209 | 2016-03-03 | Discrete | Datasheet Revision Due to Maximum IR Specification Limits Change | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated is adjusting the IR Max values at the temperature test conditions shown in the attached file. Full electrical characterization has been completed on a representative device to ensure that the affected device meets the new IR specifications as indicated. |
| PCN-2204 | 2015-10-27 | Discrete | Part Marking Polarity Identifier Change | In order to standardize product marking, Diodes Incorporated is in the process of changing the polarity identifier from “dot” type to “bar” type for below listed part numbers. Affected products are manufactured in DFN1006-2 and DFN1006-3 packages at Diodes internal Assembly & Test sites. Diodes Incorporated began to phase in this change beginning at Date Code 1527 (week 27 of 2015). Parts currently using the dot type of polarity identifier on the part marking will continue to ship until existing supply is exhausted. The corresponding device data sheets will be revised accordingly as well. There is no change to fit or function of the affected products. |
| PCN-2133 | 2015-12-23 | Discrete/Analog Semiconductors | Qualification of "Diodes Zetex Neuhaus GmbH" as an Additional Assembly & Test Site and Conversion to Palladium Coated Copper Bond Wire for Selected SOT-23F Packaged Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified "Diodes Zetex Neuhaus GmbH" (NAT) located in Neuhaus, Germany as an additional Assembly & Test Site for selected SOT-23F packaged products using palladium coated copper bond wire.Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed or will be completed on representative part numbers to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2150 | 2015-08-07 | Discrete/Analog Semiconductors | Conversion to Diodes Incorporated standard logo on BCD branded products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to standardize our logo symbol, Diodes Incorporated is in the process of changing from the BCD logo to the Diodes Incorporated standard logo on BCD branded products. Please see examples in the PCN PDF. Parts currently using the BCD logo on the part marking will continue to ship until existing supply is exhausted. The corresponding device data sheets will be revised accordingly, as well. |
| PCN-2197 | 2015-10-27 | Discrete/Analog Semiconductors | Qualification of "Diodes Technology (Chengdu) Company Limited" (CAT) as an Additional Plating Site. | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified "Diodes Technology (Chengdu) Company Limited" (CAT) located in Chengdu, China as an additional plating site. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative part numbers built using CAT plating service to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2156 | 2015-09-01 | Discrete | Qualification of "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (CAT) as an Additional Assembly & Test Site for Discrete parts, and Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on select Discrete products at Diodes SKE/DSH (Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai) Assembly & Test Sites (SAT). | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (CAT) located in Chengdu, China as an additional Assembly & Test Site for select Discrete parts using Copper bond wire at CAT. |
| PCN-2141 | 2015-10-25 | Analog | Device End of Life | Products listed in Tables 1 – 2 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders as specified must be placed by 27th July, 2015. All shipments will be made on or before 25th Oct, 2015. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for life-time buy opportunities and further information. |
| PCN-2187 | 2015-06-12 | Discrete | Datasheet Revision Due to Relaxation of Maximum Forward Voltage (VF) Specification Limits | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated is relaxing the Forward Voltage (VF) Max values. Please also refer to the table below for the new values. Full electrical characterization has been completed on a representative device to ensure that the affected devices meet the new VF specifications as indicated. The description of the change is provided in the table below. |
| PCN-2180 | 2015-08-19 | Discrete | Device End of Life | Products listed in Table 1, Table 2 or Table 3 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders must be placed by 19th May, 2015. All shipments will be made on or before 19th August, 2015. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for life-time buy opportunities and further information. |
| PCN-2166 | 2015-02-12 | Discrete | Addition of Date Code Information to Part Marking | In order to improve product traceability, Diodes will add date code information to the part marking of below listed part numbers. Affected products are manufactured in SM-8, SOT-26 or SOT-223 packages at Diodes’ internal Assembly & Test sites. There is no change to fit or function of the affected products. No other changes will be made. |
| PCN-2169 | 2015-04-09 | Discrete | Lead Frame Structure, Mold Compound and Solder Type changes to enhance PowerDI-5 package | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to improve PowerDI-5 package body strength and gain better device power dissipation capability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified an enhanced lead frame structure, mold compound and solder materials for PowerDI-5 packaged products. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2165 | 2015-05-23 | Discrete | Device End of Life | Products listed in Table 1, Table 2 or Table 3 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders must be placed by 22nd February, 2015. All shipments will be made on or before 23rd May, 2015. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for life-time buy opportunities and further information. |
| PCN-2171 | 2015-02-05 | Discrete | Qualify Additional Supplier of Leadframe and Clip Bond for PowerDI5SP and PowerDI5SP-B packages | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified Ningbo Kangqiang Electronics Corporation Limited as additional leadframe and clip bond source for the PowerDI5SP and PowerDI5SP-B packaged devices listed in the Products Affected section of this letter. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed using a representative device to ensure there is no change to device functionality, package performance, or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2143 | 2014-12-29 | Analog | Adding Qualified BOM Sets and Die Design Improvements | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes has qualified additional bill of material (BOM) sets and die design improvements for the devices listed in Products Affected Section. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed to ensure there are no changes in product Reliability. |
| PCN-2139 | 2014-08-29 | Discrete | Qualification of New Wafer Source and Die Shrink for UF5A400D1-13 | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified a new wafer source with a smaller die size due to an unexpected immediate discontinuity of the original wafer source for UF5A400D1-13. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2136 | 2014-10-08 | Discrete | Qualification of "Yangzhou YangJie Electronic Technology Company Limited" as an Additional Assembly & Test Site and "J & V Semiconductor" as an Additional Wafer Source for Selected Discrete Devices, and Qualification of New Lead Frame and Clip for Selected GBJ Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified Yangzhou YangJie Electronic Technology Company Limited" as an Additional Assembly & Test Site and "J & V Semiconductor" as an Additional Wafer Source for selected discrete devices. Additionally, in order to improve GBJ package body strength and gain better device power dissipation capability, Diodes Incorporated has qualified a new lead frame structure and clip layout for selected GBJ products. |
| PCN-2140 | 2014-04-09 | Analog and Discrete | Leadframe material change for SOT-25, SOT-26 and TSOT25 packages | One of Diodes’ tier-two suppliers of raw material for the manufacture of copper leadframes recently experienced a disaster resulting in plant closure. Having thoroughly reviewed all aspects of our supply chain and to assure continuity of supply to our customers we will be converting the leadframe material for devices packaged in SOT-25, SOT-26, and TSOT25 at the Diodes SKE/DSH (Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai) Assembly & Test Sites to CDA 194 alloy starting immediately. |
| PCN-2126 | 2014-08-20 | Discrete | Products identified in this PCN will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. | Products listed in Tables 1 to Table 4 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders must be placed by 20th May, 2014. |
| PCN-2130 | 2014-05-12 | Analog | Qualification of Alternative Copper Bond Wire, BOM Change, A/T Site and Die Shrink | In order to assure continuity of supply, this PCN is being issued to notify customers of a qualified alternative copper bond wire, BOM change, A/T site and die shrink on devices listed below. Alternative A/T Site is Diodes SKE/DSH (Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai) Assembly & Test Sites. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative parts to ensure no change to device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2132 | 2013-11-28 | Discrete and Analog | Conversion to Diodes Incorporated standard product label on all parts currently using the BCD product label | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to standardize our label format, Diodes Incorporated is in the process of changing from the BCD product label to the Diodes standard product label on BCD branded products. Parts currently using the BCD Product Label will ship until supply is exhausted. During an interim transition period, some shipments may also have both labels attached. |
| PCN-2128 | 2014-05-07 | Analog | Products identified in this PCN will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For most products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. | Products listed in Tables 1 & 2 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For most products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders must be placed by 30th Jan, 2014. |
| PCN-2113 | 2014-02-06 | Discrete | Conversion to Copper Bond Wire and Qualification of Additional Wafer Source on Selected Discrete Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes has qualified Copper bond wire for the part numbers listed in this PCN. In order to accommodate the Copper bond wire, the top metal composition and/or top metal thickness of the wafer has also been modified. Diodes Incorporated has also qualified an additional wafer source, Diodes internal FabTech Inc. (KFAB), for the products listed in Table 1. |
| PCN-2125 | 2013-12-31 | Analog | Device End of Life / Assembly Site Transfer Due to GTM Shanghai Factory Discontinuance of TO92/DIP (PDIP-8L)/SIP4/TO252/MSOP8 Packages. | Products listed in Tables 1 – 5 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated, or will be transferred to another assembly site (HD) Nantong HuaDa Microelectronics Co. Ltd. or (SKE/DSH) Shanghai KaiHong Electronics Co. Ltd./Diodes Shanghai Co. Ltd. GTM will discontinue production of these devices on 12/31/2013. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders must be placed by 23rd Nov, 2013. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for life-time buy opportunities and further information. |
| PCN-2123 | 2014-01-16 | Select SMA, SMB and SMC Package Products | Qualification of Additional Assembly and Test Site for Select SMA, SMB, and SMC Packaged Discrete Products. | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated has qualified E-tech Semiconductor Co., Ltd. in China as an additional assembly and test site for select SMA, SMB and SMC packaged Discrete products. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing have been completed on representative devices from the affected package families to ensure there is no change to device functionality, data sheet electrical specifications, or package performance. |
| PCN-2117 | 2014-01-02 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Fabrication Sources | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified additional wafer Fabrication facilities for the devices listed in the Products Affected section of this letter. The alternate wafer manufacturing sites are CSMC Technologies Corporation (CSMC), HHGrace, and/or Diodes internal Oldham Fab (OFAB). |
| PCN-2094 | 2013-07-28 | Discrete and Analog | Qualification of "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (DTC) as an Additional Assembly & Test Site for SOP-8, SOT-23, SOT-223, SOT-323, SOT-363, SSOT-23, and SOD-323 Packaged Parts, Qualification of Alternative Die, and Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Select Discrete Products at Diodes SKE/DSH (Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai). | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (DTC) located in Chengdu, China as an additional Assembly & Test Site for select SOP-8, SOT-23, SOT-223, SOT-323, SOT-363, SSOT-23, and SOD-323 packaged parts using Copper bond wire. For part numbers marked with (*) in Table 2, Diodes has qualified Copper bond wire at Diodes SKE/DSH (Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai) Assembly & Test Sites. In addition, for part numbers marked with (**) in Table 2, Diodes has also qualified alternative die from the existing wafer fabrication source (Diodes internal FabTech Inc. – KFAB). |
| PCN-2102 | 2013-07-24 | Discrete | Products identified in this PCN will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. | Products listed in Tables 1 – 4 will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders must be placed by 24th July, 2013. All shipments will be made on or before 24th October, 2013. However, for those part numbers marked with an (*), Life-time buy orders must be placed by 9th May, 2013. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for life-time buy opportunities and further information. |
| PCN-2111 | 2013-07-16 | Analog | Additional Die Source, Die Shrink, and/or Copper Wire Conversion on Select Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes is qualifying an additional die source, die shrink, and /or copper wire for the devices listed in Products Affected Section. Devices with additional die sources are highlighted as (*) in Table A. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has either already been completed or will be completed using representative devices. Diodes will be able to provide qualification data that already exists, or, for ongoing qualifications, as soon as it becomes available. |
| PCN-2110 | 2013-07-10 | Analog | Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Selected Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes is qualifying Copper bond wire for the part numbers listed in this PCN. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has either already been completed or will be completed using representative devices. Diodes will be able to provide qualification data that already exists, or, for ongoing qualifications, as soon as it becomes available. |
| PCN-2108 | 2013-07-07 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Fabrication Sources and Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Select Discrete Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated is in the process of qualifying additional wafer Fabrication facilities for the devices listed in the Products Affected section of this letter. The alternate wafer manufacturing sites are Sumpro Electronics Corporation (Sumpro), Hua Hong NEC (HHNEC), and/or Maxchip Electronics Corporation (Maxchip). In addition, part numbers marked with an (*) are being converted to Copper bond wire. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has either already been completed or will be completed using representative devices built with wafer materials from the additional wafer fabrication sources and/or built using Copper bond wire (as identified above) to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. Diodes will be able to provide qualification data that already exists, or, for ongoing qualifications, as soon as it becomes available. |
| PCN-2105 | 2013-04-23 | Select TO263-5L Packaged Devices | Qualification and Site Transfer of Select TO263-5L Packaged Devices to Diodes SKE/DSH | The current assembly and test facility for TO263-5L packaged products is discontinuing manufacturing of these products. This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to maintain continuity of supply, Diodes is in the process of qualifying Diodes' internal SKE/DSH (Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co. / Diodes Inc. Shanghai) assembly and test sites and will transfer the assembly and testing of the parts listed in the Products Affected section below to these sites by above mentioned implementation date. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2089 | 2013-03-11 | MOSFET | Qualification of Alternate Lead Frame Type and Die Bond Material for A Selected Device | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated has qualified a new lead frame type for the SOT-26 package, and 8200TI as a die bond material for the device listed in the Products Affected section of this letter. |
| PCN-2041 | 2012-02-09 | Discrete | Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Selected Discrete Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes is in the process of qualifying Copper bond wire for the part numbers listed in this PCN. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed using representative devices built using Copper bond wire to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2088 | 2012-12-29 | Discrete | Specification Change | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated is relaxing the VR Min, VF Max and/or IR Max values. Please also refer to the table below for the new values. |
| PCN-2087 | 2012-09-19 | Discrete & Analog | Conversion to Diodes Standard Product Label on all parts currently using Diodes Zetex Product Label | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to standardize our label format, Diodes Incorporated is in the process of changing from the Diodes Zetex Product Label to the Diodes Standard Product Label on selected Zetex branded products. Parts currently using the Diodes Zetex Product Label will ship until supply is exhausted. |
| PCN-2084 | 2012-11-06 | Select Discrete Devices | Qualification of Additional Wafer Fabrication Sources | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated is in the process of qualifying additional wafer Fabrication facilities for the devices listed in the Products Affected section of this letter. The alternate wafer manufacturing sites are Sumpro Electronics Corporation (Sumpro), Hua Hong NEC (HHNEC), CSMC Technologies Corporation (CSMC), or Maxchip Electronics Corporation (Maxchip) as indicated in the PCN. |
| PCN-2078 | 2012-10-21 | Select Discrete Devices | Qualification of Die Shrink | In order to assure continuity of supply, this PCN is being issued to notify customers of a qualified shrink die from the existing wafer fabrication source (Diodes internal FabTech Inc. - KFAB) for the parts listed in the attached table. |
| PCN-2083 | 2012-06-14 | Analog | TA Max Specification Update on the AP2501M8-13 and AP2511M8-13 Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes is amending the Operating Ambient Temperature (TA) range as shown in 'Note 5' of the applicable device data sheet. |
| PCN-2074 | 2012-08-12 | Analog | Additional Die Source, Die Shrink, and/or Copper Wire Conversion on Select Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes is qualifying an additional die source, die shrink, and /or copper wire for the devices listed in the Products Affected Section. The changes described will only be implemented after completion of full electrical characterization and high reliability testing. Qualification is conducted using representative devices built with the new bill of materials to ensure there is no change to device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications. |
| PCN-2076 | 2012-07-15 | Selected Analog Devices | Discontinuance of Selected Analog Devices with Suggested Drop-in Replacements | The parts listed below (with non-green mold compound) are being discontinued and replaced by already existing and previously qualified part numbers with green mold compound. These parts have been in high-volume production. Green mold compound does not contain any halogens or Sb2O3 flame retardants. Products will remain 94-V0 compliant, 260ºC maximum reflow temperature for 30 sec (Total) and MSL 1. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing was completed on representative replacement devices built with the green mold compound material to ensure no change to device functionality or data sheet electrical specification before shipment. A life-time buy opportunity is being provided until 15th July, 2012. The last shipment date for non-Green product is 15th August, 2012. |
| PCN-2077 | 2012-04-06 | Selected Discrete Devices | Discontinuance of Selected Discrete Devices with Suggested Drop-in Replacements If Available | The parts listed below are being discontinued. Some parts can be replaced immediately by already existing and previously qualified part numbers. These parts have been in high-volume production. No life-time buy opportunity is being offered. |
| PCN-2062 | 2012-04-22 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Source and Additional Top Metal Wafer Process | Additional, equivalent wafer fab and fabrication processes have been established and qualified to ensure continuity of supply. For select part numbers in PowerDI®123, PowerDI®5, SMA packages (see table 1): Qualification of CSMC in addition to the currently qualified wafer fabrication sources, Qualification of an additional solderable top metal process at the current wafer fabrication site, Diodes internal Oldham Fab (OFAB). For select part numbers in TO-220AB packages (see table 2): Qualification of an additional solderable top metal process at the current wafer fabrication site, Diodes internal Oldham Fab (OFAB). Affected products are listed in the attached tables. |
| PCN-2072 | 2012-04-12 | Analog | Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Selected Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes is in the process of qualifying Copper bond wire for the part numbers listed in this PCN. In order to accommodate the Copper bond wire, the top metal thickness in the die on selected devices has been increased. |
| PCN-2070 | 2012-04-09 | Discrete | Qualification of "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (DTC) as an Additional Assembly & Test Site for SOT-23 Packaged Parts and Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Select Discrete Products at Diodes SKE/DSH (Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai) | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (DTC) located in the Chengdu Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone (CDHT) in Chengdu, China as an additional Assembly & Test Site for select SOT-23 packaged parts using Copper bond wire. Established in December 2010, as a joint venture between Diodes Incorporated and Chengdu Ya Guang Electronic Company Limited, Diodes Technology (Chengdu) Company Limited (DTC) was formed to perform semiconductor manufacturing assembly and test functions, and is an expansion of the Company's existing manufacturing presence in China. Ramp to high volume production began in May of 2011. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2058 | 2012-03-16 | Analog | EOL Notification for Select Analog Devices | Affected Part numbers are being discontinued. No alternative parts are being offered at this time. Customers are requested to place their LTB (Life-Time Buy) orders by 16th November, 2011. Last shipments of these products will be made on or before 16th March, 2012. |
| PCN-2026 | 2011-12-13 | Analog | Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Selected Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes has qualified Copper bond wire for the part numbers listed in this PCN. The top metal stack was enhanced to accommodate the Copper bond wire. |
| PCN-2061 | 2011-11-17 | Discrete | Qualification of "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (DTC) as an Additional Assembly & Test Site for SOT-23 Packaged Parts | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified "Diodes Technology (Cheng Du) Company Limited" (DTC) located in the Chengdu Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zo |
| PCN-2049 | 2011-11-08 | Analog | Qualification and Site Transfer of Select MSOP-10L and QSOP-16 Packaged Devices to Diodes SKE/DSH | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to maintain continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified assembly and test sites SKE/DSH (Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai) and will transfer the assembly and testing of the parts listed in the Products Affected section to these sites by the PCN's implementation date. |
| PCN-2048 | 2011-08-29 | Analog | Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Selected Analog Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes has qualified Copper bond wire for the part numbers listed in this PCN. In order to accommodate the Copper bond wire, the top metal in the die has been increased from 2.0μm to 3.0μm. |
| PCN-2040 | 2011-08-01 | Discrete | Conversion to Copper Bond Wire on Selected Discrete Products | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes has qualified Copper bond wire for the part numbers listed in this PCN. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing was completed using representative devices built using Copper bond wire to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of affected products. |
| PCN-2020 | 2011-05-07 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Fabrication Sources | Having thoroughly reviewed all aspects of our supply chain we have identified a potential risk of a supply interruption by a certain wafer supplier due to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Therefore, this PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes Incorporated is in the process of qualifying dies from additional wafer fabrication facilities for the devices listed in the Products Affected section of this letter. In the past, these products were built using die from Phenitec Semiconductor Corporation, Japan. |
| PCN-2038 | 2011-04-18 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Fabrication Source | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes is in the process of qualifying an additional wafer FAB source Diodes FabTech (KFAB) for the devices listed in the Products Affected section of this letter. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed using representative devices built with dies from the additional wafer Fab source to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. There will be no change to the Form, Fit, or Function of products affected. |
| PCN-2021 | 2011-06-09 | AP1084 3.3V Version in the TO252 and TO263 Package | Qualify Silan as an Additional FAB Source and consolidate the mold compound to EME-G700 (Green) | Diodes is qualifying Silan as an additional wafer source and converting the mold compound for the AP1084D33L-13 and AP1084K33L-13 to EME-G700. AP1084D33G-13 and AP1084K33G-13 already use the EME-G700 mold compound. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing have been completed on representative devices from the affected package family to ensure there is no change to device functionality, data sheet electrical specifications, or package performance. |
| PCN-2033 | 2011-06-09 | Analog | Qualification of BRIGHT HORIZON TECHNOLOGY (ZHONGSHAN) LIMITED as an Additional Assembly/Test Site | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified BRIGHT HORIZON TECHNOLOGY (ZHONGSHAN) LIMITED as an additional assembly/test site for the devices listed in the Products Affected section of this letter. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on the AP431VG-A to ensure there is no change to device functionality or electrical specifications in the datasheet. |
| PCN-2034 | 2011-06-09 | Select SMA, SMB, SMC, and TO220AB Packaged Devices | Qualification of Additional Assembly and Test Site for Select SMA, SMB, SMC, and TO220AB Packaged Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes is in the process of qualifying: (1) Eris Technology Corp - Taiwan as an additional assembly and test site for select SMA, SMB, and SMC packaged devices; (2) Eris Technology Corp - Taiwan and Eris Technology Corp - MIC as additional assembly and test sites for select TO220AB packaged devices. Part numbers marked with (*) will also be qualified with a new die from the existing wafer fab source. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed on representative devices from the affected package families to ensure there is no change to device functionality, data sheet electrical specifications, or package performance. |
| PCN-2036 | 2011-06-09 | Analog SLL | EOL notification for ZSCT1555N8TA, ZSD100N8TA, ZXCT1030X8TA, ZXFV4089N8TA, and ZXFV4089N8TC | Affected part numbers are being discontinued. No alternative parts are being offered at this time. Customers are requested to place their Life-Time Buy (LTB) orders by 9th June, 2011. Last shipments of these products will be made on or before 7th September, 2011. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for life-time buy opportunities and further information. |
| PCN-2037 | 2011-05-16 | MOSFET Products | Qualification of Epoxy as Alternate Die Attach Material for SOT223 Packaged | In order to assure continuity of supply, this PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated has qualified epoxy die attach material as an alternate to the existing die attach methodology using soft solder for SOT223 packaged products. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2028 | 2011-03-28 | Select TSOT23-5 Packaged Devices | Qualification of Select TSOT23-5 Packaged Devices at Diodes SKE/DSH. | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes SKE/DSH (Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co./Diodes Inc. Shanghai) has been qualified as additional assembly and test location for select TSOT23-5 packaged devices. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative devices from the affected package family to ensure there is no change to device functionality, data sheet electrical specifications, or package performance. |
| PCN-2029 | 2011-03-20 | Discrete | Package End of Life for the MLP322 and MLP832 Packages | Products listed in the table on the following page will no longer be available from Diodes Incorporated because the MLP332 and MLP832 packages are being discontinued. To ensure continued supply, Diodes Incorporated has pin-to-pin replacement parts with the same footprint (*) as the MLP packages being offered in DFN packages (DFN2020B-3 and DFN3020B-8) which are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders must be placed by 20th March, 2011. All shipments will be made on or before 20th June, 2011. |
| PCN-2031 | 2011-03-15 | Analog | Qualification of Additional Wafer Fabrication Source | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified an additional wafer FAB source for the devices listed in the Products Affected section of this letter. |
| PCN-2024 | 2010-12-19 | PNP Bipolar Junction Transistors | Qualification of Additional Wafer Fabrication Facility for PNP Bipolar Junction Transistors and Qualification of Alternate Die Attach Material for SOT223 Packaged Products. | In order to assure continuity of supply, this PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated has qualified an additional wafer fabrication facility, Diodes FabTech (KFAB), for the manufacture of Diodes PNP Bipolar Junction Transistors, as listed in the attached table. |
| PCN-2022 | 2010-08-16 | Discrete | Products identified in this PCN will no longer be available from Diodes Inc. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. | Products listed in Tables 1 - 3 will no longer be available from Diodes Inc. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders must be placed by 8th October, 2010. All shipments will be made on or before 7th November, 2010. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for life-time buy opportunities and further information. |
| PCN-2013 | 2010-09-10 | Analog and Discrete | Device End of Life | Products listed in Table 1-4 will not longer be available from Diodes Inc. For some products, replacement parts are being offered and are available for immediate substitution. Life-time buy orders must be placed by 31st July, 2010. All shipments will be made on or before 30th August, 2010. Please contact your local Diodes representatives for life-time buy opportunities and further information. |
| PCN-2007 | 2010-11-10 | NPN Bipolar Junction Transistors | Qualification of Additional Wafer Fabrication Facility for NPN bipolar junction transistors | In order to assure continuity of supply, this PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated has qualified an additional wafer fabrication facility, Diodes FabTech (KFAB), for the manufacture of Diodes NPN Bipolar Junction Transistors, as listed in the attached table. |
| PCN-2017 | 2010-10-13 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Wafer Sources or Die Shrink | In order to assure continuity of supply, this PCN is being issued to notify customers of the qualification of Diodes FabTech (KFAB) and Diodes/Zetex (OFAB) wafer fabrication sites in addition to the currently qualified wafer fabrication site (Phenitec). Some select devices will be qualified with a smaller die size within the existing wafer fabrication site (Phenitec). Affected products are listed in the attached table. |
| PCN-2000 | 2010-09-12 | Discrete Devices in SOT23 Package | Additional Assembly Location AUK Dalian, China for SOT23 Package | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated has qualified AUK in Dalian, China as a new assembly facility in order to assure continuity of supply for the SOT23 packages. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed on representative devices from the affected package family to ensure there is no change to device functionality, data sheet electrical specifications, or package performance. |
| PCN-2010 | 2010-07-30 | NPN RF Transistors | EOL (End of Life) notification for BFS17HTA, FST634TA, and ZUMTS17HTA | Die used in the manufacturing of the BFS17HTA, FST634TA, and ZUMTS17HTA are no longer available. Alternate part numbers using a different die are available as a replacement option. Performance differences between the devices being discontinued and the replacement devices are highlighted in the attached document. The datasheets for the suggested replacement part numbers are also attached. No life-time buy opportunity is available for the affected EOL part numbers. |
| PCN-2015 | 2010-09-02 | SBR ITO-220AB and TO-220AB Packages | Qualify Treasurestar as an Additional Assembly and Test Site for Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR) products in ITO-220AB and TO-220AB Packages | In order to maintain continuity of supply, Treasurestar is being qualified as an additional assembly and test site for the SBR TO-220AB and ITO-220AB Packages. Customers will receive parts from Treasurestar along with the currently approved suppliers. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed on representative devices from the affected package family to ensure there is no change to device functionality, data sheet electrical specifications, or package performance. |
| PCN-2015 | 2010-09-02 | SBR ITO-220AB and TO-220AB Packages | Qualify Treasurestar as an Additional Assembly and Test Site for Super Barrier Rectifiers (SBR) products in ITO-220AB and TO-220AB Packages | In order to maintain continuity of supply, Treasurestar is being qualified as an additional assembly and test site for the SBR TO-220AB and ITO-220AB Packages. Customers will receive parts from Treasurestar along with the currently approved suppliers. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed on representative devices from the affected package family to ensure there is no change to device functionality, data sheet electrical specifications, or package performance. |
| PCN-2016 | 2010-09-01 | AH28x and AH29x Series | Conversion of AH28x and AH29x Series to Green Mold Compound | The mold compound for the products listed below is being converted from non-Green to Green. Non-Green part numbers will become obsolete by 1st September, 2010. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing have been completed on representative devices from the affected package family to ensure there is no change to device functionality, data sheet electrical specifications, or package performance. |
| PCN-2014 | 2010-07-30 | D2PAK Package | EOL (End of Life) Notification and Assembly and Test Site Transfer for the D2PAK Package Products | The current assembly and test facility for the D2PAK packaged products (listed below) is discontinuing manufacturing of these products. In order to maintain continuity of supply, assembly and test of some part numbers is being qualified at Diodes' SKE/DSH facility (Table 1). The remainder of the parts will no longer be available, but Diodes Incorporated is offering replacement parts for some of these devices (Table 3). For parts that will no longer be available without replacement parts, a life-time buy opportunity is being provided until June 30th, 2010 (Table 2). The last shipment date for all parts from the current assembly and test site is July 30th, 2010. |
| PCN-2001 | 2010-04-14 | Schottky Diodes | ZLLS1000TA, ZLLS2000TA, and ZLLS410TA Datasheet Specification Change | Updates to the manufacturing environments have led to the necessity of an increase of specification limits for certain parameters to aid in manufacturability and capability. Differences between the previous version and the current version are high-lighted in the attached documents. |
| PCN-1158 | 2010-01-13 | Discrete | Device EOL | The products listed below are discontinued and no last-time-buy opportunity can be offered. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-1153 | 2009-12-11 | Discrete | Datasheet Revision Due to Relaxation of Max Rds(On) Specification Limit | This PCN is being issued to notify our customers that Diodes Incorporated is relaxing the Rds(On) Max values effective immediately. Please also refer to the device Datasheet for the new values. Full electrical characterization has been completed on representative devices to ensure that the affected devices meet the new Rds(On) specifications as indicated in the Datasheet. The description of the change is provided in the table below. |
| PCN-1155 | 2010-03-11 | Discrete | COPPER BOND WIRE IMPLEMENTATION | To improve selected electrical and mechanical properties by changing from gold to copper bond wire. Copper wire devices will be phased in gradually from the date of implementation. |
| PCN-1148 | 2010-02-22 | Discrete | Qualification of Diodes FabTech as an additional wafer fabrication source | This is issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated is in the process of qualifying Diodes FabTech as an additional wafer fabrication source in order to assure continuity of supply to our customers. Affected products are listed in the attached table. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed on representative devices built with the dice from Diodes FabTech in order to ensure no change to device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications before shipment to our customers. |
| PCN-1152 | 2010-01-20 | Discrete | Qualification of Additional Manufacturing Facility and Mold Compound for Bridge Devices | This PCN is being issued to notify our customers that Diodes Incorporated plans to qualify an additional assembly site and convert the mold compound for the Bridge Devices in order to maintain continuity of supply. The mold compound vendor is discontinuing manufacturing of the current mold compound. Affected products are listed on Page 2 of this PCN. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed on representative samples ensuring that device functionality and data sheet electrical specifications will not be affected. |
| PCN-1147 | 2009-12-15 | Analog and Discrete | Additional Assembly Location AUK Dalian, China for SOT23F Package | Issued to notify customers that Diodes Incorporated has qualified a new assembly facility AUK in Dalian, China in order to assure continuity of supply for the SOT23F packages. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative devices from the affected package family to ensure there is no change to device functionality, data sheet electrical specifications, or package performance. |
| PCN-1150 | 2009-11-22 | Discrete | Change of Die Attach Method from Eutectic to Soft Solder | This PCN is to notify customers of the qualification of soft solder die attach material in order to improve overall package performance. Affected products are listed below. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing has been completed on representative devices assembled with the soft solder die attach material in order to ensure no change to device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications before shipment to our customers. |
| PCN-1151 | 2009-11-10 | Analog | Qualification of additional die for AP1534SG-13 and additional Wafer Fab for AP1534SG-13, AP1538SG-13, AP1538SDPG-13, AP1539SDPG-13, and AP1542SG-13 | Issued to notify customers that in order to assure continuity of supply, Diodes has qualified an additional die for the AP1534SG-13. Diodes is also in the process of qualifying an additional FAB for the AP1534SG-13, AP1538SG-13, AP1538SDPG-13, AP1539SDPG-13, and AP1542SG-13. Affected products are listed. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed using representative devices built with dies from the additional Wafer Fab source to ensure no change to device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications. |
| PCN-1144 | 2009-11-04 | Discrete | Qualification of additional wafer fabrication sources | This notifies customers of the qualification of additional wafer fabrication sites in order to assure continuity of supply to our customers. Affected products are listed in the attached table. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed on representative devices built with the dice from the additional fab sources in order to ensure no change to device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications before shipment to our customers. |
| ICN-1140 | 2009-07-24 | Analog | Date Code Marking Update | In order to provide a higher level of device level traceability for our products, Diodes Incorporated is changing the format of the date code marking for package types listed within the PCN. |
| PCN-1143 | 2009-10-14 | Analog | Qualification of Additional Assembly/Test Site for QSOP16 and QSOP20 Packages | Issued to notify our customers that Diodes, Inc. plans to qualify assembly/test (A/T) sites SKE (Diodes KaiHong Shanghai) and DSH (Diodes Shanghai) for QSOP16 and QSOP20 packages. The addition of SKE and DSH will increase Diodes assembly and test capacity for the QSOP16 and QSOP20 packages. Affected products are listed on Page 2 of this PCN. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed on representative samples ensuring that device functionality and data sheet electrical specification will not be affected. |
| ICN-1141 | 2009-08-03 | Logistics | Warehouse Location Change | This notice is to inform you that Diodes Incorporated will be moving our warehouse facility from Westlake Village, California to a third-party logistics warehouse in Fort Worth, Texas. The transition will begin August 3, 2009 and we anticipate completing the process by August 31, 2009. During this transition period, you may receive shipments from both locations. Please work with your Salesperson to update your shipment routing instructions in case they change due to the move. Our new warehouse will be located at: c/o Exel Logistics 13601 Independence Pkwy Fort Worth, TX 76177 USA |
| PCN-1137 | 2009-07-30 | Discrete | End of Life (EOL) of Packing Option | The STOA (reeled) packing option for products listed in this PCN will be discontinued on July 30, 2009. To satisfy continuing customer requirements, Diodes Inc. is offering a non-cancelable last time buy (LTB) for the products listed. The last time buy order needs to be received on or before July 30, 2009. All shipments will be made on or before Oct 28, 2009. All EP3 products will continue to be available in the existing STZ (Ammo Pack) packing option. |
| PCN-1134 | 2009-05-30 | Material Change | Conversion of Sumitomo mold compound EME-6300H (being discontinued by manufacturer) to Sumitomo equivalent mold compound EME6600CSP and additional die attach qualification of 84-1LMISR4 | This PCN is being issued to notify customers that Diodes is currently in the process of qualifying EME-6300CSP mold compound. The mold compound supplier for the current mold compound is discontinuing manufacturing of EME-63000H. EME-6600CSP will replace EME-6300H. |
| PCN-1135 | 2009-06-17 | Discrete | Addition of Diodes Zetex Semiconductors as an alternate fab source for the devices listed in the attachment below. | This PCN is to notify customers of the qualification of the Diodes Zetex Semiconductors wafer fabrication site in addition to the previously qualified wafer fabrication site. Affected product part numbers are listed in the attached table. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing will be completed on representative devices built with dice from the additional fab source in order to ensure no changes to device functionality or data sheet electrical specifications before shipment to our customers. |
| PCN-1112 | 2009-06-07 | Discrete | Conversion of SMA, SMB and SMC packages to Green Encapsulate (molding compound) | Beginning with Date Code 0924 or later, products on the attached list will be converted to green molding compound. Always check product labeling on each reel to determine actual version. Previous versions will be shipped until inventory is exhausted. |
| PCN-1136 | 2009-06-04 | Discrete | Addition of Diodes FabTech as an alternate wafer fab source for devices listed in the attachment below. | To notify customers of the qualification of Diodes FabTech wafer fabrication site in addition to the previously qualified wafer fabrication site in order to assure continuity of supply to our customers. |
| PCN-1133 | 2009-05-28 | Discrete | Qualification of additional fab sources for devices (listed). | To notify customers of the qualification of additional wafer fabrication sites in order to assure continuity of supply to our customers. |
| PCN-1128 | 2009-05-14 | Discrete | Device EOL and Product Name Change | The products listed in table 1 and table 2 below will be discontinued on May 14, 2009. In an attempt to satisfy any continuing requirements customers may have, Diodes, Inc. is offering a non-cancelable lifetime buy for the products listed. The lifetime buy order needs to be received on or before May 5, 2009. All shipments will be made on or before August 2, 2009. (*) Products listed in table 3 below are subject to a part number change. The affected products and their new part numbers are described in the attached table. The name change is effective immediately. Please inquire to your Diodes Inc Sales Representative for specific details. |
| PCN-1114 | 2009-04-09 | Discrete | Qualification of alternate dice from the current fab source for devices are listed. | Alternate Discrete DIce Description Summary: To notify customers of qualification for alternate dice in discrete devices from the current fab source. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-1131 | 2009-03-30 | Analog | Qualification of Diodes Zetex Limited as additional fab source for devices listed in the attachement below | This PCN is to notify customers of the qualification of the Diodes Zetex Limited wafer fabrication site in addition to the previously qualified wafer fabrication site (Liteon Semiconductor Corp) in order to assure continuity of supply to our customers. Affected products are listed in the attachment. Full electrical characterization and high reliability testing have been completed on this device type using the AP1117DG and AP1117EG package options to ensure no change to device functionality or datasheet electrical specifications. |
| PCN-1122 | 2009-01-01 | Schottky Diodes | Introduction of additional wafer manufacturing location (DFT) for Zetex schottky diodes | Introduction of additional wafer manufacturing location (DFT) for Zetex schottky diodes |
| PCN-1121 | 2008-12-20 | Analog | Copper bond wire implementation | Improve selected electrical and mechanical properties by changing from gold to copper bond wire. Copper wire devices will be phased in gradually from the date of implementation. |
| PCN-1126 | 2008-11-18 | Discrete | Device EOL | Products listed herein have been discontinued. The affected products and their recommended replacements are described in the attached parts list. The discontinuance is effective immediately. |
| PCN-1127 | 2009-02-11 | Discrete | Qualification of FabTech as additional wafer fab source for discrete devices | Notifies customers of the qualification of Fabtech as an additional wafer fab source for discrete devices in addition to Phenitec. |
| PCN-1120 | 2008-10-31 | Analog | New assembly manufacturing location for SOT23-6 (Unisem) | Introduction of new manufacturing location (Unisem) for SOT23-6 products. |
| PCN-1119 | 2008-11-13 | Integrated Circuits and Discrete | Introduction of new assembly manufacturing location (SKE) Addition of new mould compounds at existing manufacturing locations (ZNG, ZCEL & Unisem) |
Introduction of new manufacturing location (SKE) for SOT23, SOT223, SOT89, DPAK, SOD323, SOD523, SOT323, SC70, MSOP8, SO8, SOT23-6, SOT23-5 packages for Bipolar, MOS and IC products. Addition of new mould compounds for use by ZNG (GE1030M), ZCEL (KTMC1050G) and Unisem (G600 / G600KA). |
| PCN-1118 | 2008-10-26 | Analog | New assembly manufacturing location for SO8 Products (Unisem) | Introduction of new manufacturing location (Unisem) for SO8 products |
| PCN-1116 | 2008-12-15 | Discrete | Copper Bond Wire Implementation | Improve selected electrical and mechanical properties by changing from gold to copper bond wire. Copper wire devices will be phased in gradually from the date of implementation. |
| PCN-1115 | 2008-09-17 | Analog | ANALOG COPPER BOND WIRE IMPLEMENTATION | Improve selected electrical and mechanical properties by changing from gold to copper bond wire. Copper wire devices will be phased in gradually from the date of implementation. |
| PCN 1098 | 2008-06-05 | Analog | Device EOL | Diodes, Inc has made a business decision to discontinue the product listed herein in all package options, effective immediatly. All on-hand inventories are available to sell as NCNR only and cannot be scheduled. No replacements are planned for this product. |
| PCN-1111 | 2008-06-21 | Discrete | COPPER BOND WIRE IMPLEMENTATION | Improve selected electrical and mechanical properties by changing from gold to copper bond wire. Copper wire devices will be phased in gradually from the date of implementation. |
| PCN-1108 | 2008-08-13 | Material Change | Conversion of SOD-123 and SOD-323 Packages to Green Encapsulate (molding compound) | Conversion of listed part numbers in SOD-123 and SOD-323 packages to green molding compound. No form, fit or function change. |
| PCN-1109 | 2008-08-13 | Material Change | Conversion of SOT-23 Packages to Green Encapsulate (molding compound) | Beginning with Date Code 0833, encapsulate will contain no halogens or Sb2O3 fire retardants in SOT-23 packages (Selected products). Products will remain 94-V0 compliant, 260 degrees C maximum reflow temperature for 30 sec (Total) and MSL 1. No change to Form, Fit or Function. |
| PCN-1090 | 2008-07-31 | Discrete | Expansion of Product Approvals of Assembly & Test Site H | This notifies customers of qual for an alt test site and assembly factory (H) for discrete devices currently being produced at other facilities. Expansion of SMA Package into this test and assembly site will add capacity and improve delivery time for products specified per attached parts listing. |
| PCN-1105 | 2008-06-30 | Analog | ANALOG COPPER BOND WIRE IMPLEMENTATION | Improve selected electrical and mechanical properties by changing from gold to copper bond wire. |
| PCN-1102 | 2008-06-25 | Analog | Qualification of Packages in Factory DX | Diodes Inc products listed herein will be qualified in Diodes Inc., factory DX, Shanghai P.R.C. and assembled in Diodes Inc., factory DX, Shanghai P.R.C. or the current qualified assembly sites upon the implementation date shown. |
| PCN 1096 | 2008-06-19 | Discrete | Alternate Discrete Dice from FA | This PCN notifies customers of qualification for an alternate source (FA) for dice in Discrete devices curently produced in our Shanghai, PRC factories. Alternate dice will improve the delivery time and provide added capacity for parts listed in attachment. |
| PCN 1097 | 2008-06-19 | Analog | Alternate Dice from EP | This PCN notifies customers of qualification for an alternate source (EP) for dice in Analog devices. Alternate dice will improve the delivery time and provide added capacity for parts listed in attachment. |
| PCN-1095 | 2008-06-09 | Discrete | Alternate Discrete Die Sources From CS & FA | This is to notify customers of qualification for additional sources of specific dice in discrete devices currently being produced at our Factory in Shanghai, PRC. |
| PCN-1093 | 2008-05-25 | Discrete | Copper Bond Wire Implementation | Improve selected electrical and mechanical properties by changing from gold to copper bond wire. |
| PCN-1086 | 2008-05-22 | Discrete | Bridge Rectifier Alternate Dice Qualification | Alternate Wafer Qualification HD Bridge Series |
| PCN-1092 | 2008-01-17 | Discrete | Device EOL | Products listed herein have been discontinued. For affected products and their recommended replacements, see Table 1. Discontinuance is effective immediately. LTB (last time buy) opportunity is available for 30 days. All new orders are subject to required factory minimums. Please ask your Diodes' Sales Rep for specific details. |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN 1084 | 2008-02-01 | Discrete | Bridge Rectifier Alternate Dice Qualification | Alternate dice approval for use in subject part families GBJ, GBU, KBJ and KBP Bridges. Testing has been completed. There is no change in device functionality, reliability or Data Sheet specifications. |
| PCN 1085 | 2008-02-01 | Discrete | 4.0A Bridge Rectifier Conversion from Potted to Molded Construction | Current potting material is being converted to molding compound due to environmental restrictions in China. Molded construction provides improved package form factor. |
| PCN 1065 | 2007-09-27 | Discrete | Alternate Discrete Die Sources | Revised PCN to add additional fab sources (FA) to the existing fab sources of G and SL |
| PCN 1074 | 2007-09-28 | Analog | AH280-PL-B Discontinuance | Diodes, Inc. will no longer manufacture the AH280-PL-B products in the next few months. |
| PCN 1077 | 2007-09-30 | Discrete | SOT-563 Copper Lead Frame Change | Certain SOT-563 parts with Alloy 42 lead frames will only be available in copper. Lead finish changed from 7.5 - 15 um matte Sn, annealed over Alloy 42, to 7.5 - 15um matte Sn, annealed over 3 um Ni underplaying on Copper Alloy. |
| PCN 1078 | 2007-10-01 | Discrete | Conversion of SOT-363, SOT-523, SOT-563, SC59 and SC70 Packages to Green Encapsulate (molding compound) | Beginning with Date Code 0740, encapsulate will contain no halogens or Sb2O3 fire retardants. Product will remain 94-V0 compliant, 260 C max reflow temperature for 30 sec and MSL 1. Encapsulate has successfully passed Hi-Rel testing and has been used in other product types successfully for more than 24 months. |
| PCN 1072 | 2007-05-03 | PLD | PLD Product Family Termination | Diodes, Inc. has made the decision to discontinue the PLD Product line - Effective Immediately. All on hand inventory is available to sell as NCNR only and cannot be scheduled. |
| PCN 1070 | 2007-07-13 | Discrete | Alternate Dice Qualified | Alternate dice have successfully completed High Reliability testing and device qualification. |
| PCN 1069 | 2007-03-30 | PLD | PLD Device and Package Termination | Diodes, Inc. has made the decision to discontinue the above part numbers from PLD Product Family - Effective Immediately. |
| PCN 1067 | 2007-02-12 | PLD | PLD device discontinuance list | Certain products within the PLD product line are no longer available |
| PCN 1066 | 2007-05-08 | Discrete | ITO-220AB Part Number Change | Suffix changed from "CTF" to "CTFP" for the ITO-220AB type packages |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN 1056 | 2007-01-01 | Discrete | Conversion to Diodes' Logo on Parts, Carton, Inner Box, Label for Certain APD Technology Devices | |
| PCN 1053 | 2007-01-27 | Discrete | Surface Mount Small Signal Transistor Alternate Die | Alternate dice have past 1,000 hours of high reliabilit testing per AEC-Q101 and are qualified for use in the transistors listed in the PCN. |
| PCN 1055 | 2006-10-26 | Discrete | WU-Xi Plant Begins Operations | |
| PCN 1071 | 2007-04-18 | Discrete | PD3S Family Marking Change | Device marking code on topside of part has been changed due to the limited amount on space of the device topside surface. |
| PCN 1046 | 2006-08-01 | Discrete | Improved Marking | Upgrade part marking to Laser marking from ink markings |
| PCN 1048 | 2006-07-18 | Analog | Anachip Brand Name Change | |
| PCN 1047 | 2006-07-08 | Analog | VFD Product Production Termination |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN 1043 | 2006-03-01 | Discrete | Introduction of Product in certain SOD/SOT/SC Packages that are RoHS compliant with Green Encapsulate | Lead Plating of listed products is 100% Matte Sn. and Beginning DC of 0627, Encapsulate will contain no Halogens or Sb2O3 Fire Retardants. Product will remain 94-V0 compliant, 260 deg. C maximum reflow temperature for 30 sec and MSL 1. |
| PCN 1044 | 2005-12-01 | Discrete | Introduction of Product in certain D2PAK, GBJ, MELF, PM3, SMA, SMB,SMC,SOD/SOT Packages that are RoHS compliant. | Lead Plating of listed products is 100% Matte Sn. |
| PCN 1040 | 2005-07-15 | Discrete | Discontinuation of Certain DPAK Products | Due to disqualification of source, products listed below in the DPAK Package have been discontinued. Availability is limited to stock on hand. |
| PCN-1039 | 2005-02-04 | Discrete | Qual of Fab Site for Switching, Zener & Sm Sig Trans Wafer |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN 1042 | 2005-07-15 | Discrete | Assembly & Test Site | |
| PCN-1037 | 2004-07-17 | Discrete | Notice of Facility Expansion | Diodes Inc. will expand its Manufacturing Subsidiary, Shanghai Kaihong Electronics Co., Ltd. (Diodes China) into a second facility on or about July 17, 2004. The expansion is being made to increase capacity for our small outline Surface Mount products and to improve our export efficiency from China. |
| PCN-1036 | 2004-07-16 | Discrete | Notice of Product Discontinuation | |
| PCN-1035 | 2004-07-15 | Discrete | Conversion to Lead Free Terminal Plating Mini Melf, DO-35 and DO-41 Axials | Lead finish plating was SnPb, is Sn Lead free plating will phase in after April 26, 2004 SnPb finished product will ship until supply is exhausted unless specifically ordered otherwise All product shipping after July 15, 2004 is expected to be Lead Free |
| PCN-1033 | 2004-03-10 | Discrete | Changes to SMC Package Dimension Block |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2003-1031 | 2003-05-01 | Discrete | Availability of Product with Pb Free Lead Finish | |
| PCN-2003-1029 | 2003-04-01 | Discrete | Elec Char Rating Corrections | |
| PCN-1026 | 2003-04-12 | Discrete | Discrete | |
| PCN-1027 | 2003-03-07 | Discrete | Spec Change |
| PCN # | Implementation Date | Alert Category | Title (Abbreviated) | Description Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCN-2002-1020 | 2002-12-16 | Discrete | Electrical Characteristic Specification Corrections and Clarifications | |
| PCN-2002-1019 | 2002-11-11 | Discrete | Operating Temperature Range (Tj) and Storage Temperature Range (TSTG) Correction | Operating Temperature Range (Tj) was -65 to +175ºC, is -55 to + 125ºC Storage Temperature Range (TSTG) was -65 to + 175ºC, is -55 to + 150ºC |
| PCN-2003-1028 | 2003-03-27 | Product Status | Product Status | DB10X Bridge Family Status Change |
| PCN-2002-1017 | 2002-10-01 | Discrete | Bond Wire Size Change | Internal Bond Wire diameter change from 1.0 mil to 0.8 mil. No change in device specification will result. |
| PCN-2002-1014 | 2002-08-08 | Discrete | Marking Code Change MMBZ15VAL | Corrected Marking Information on Data Sheet, was K9K s/b K9K, KDJ. Parts may be marked K9K or KDJ. |
| PCN-2002-1015 | 2002-08-08 | Discrete | Marking Code Change BAV19WS | Corrected Marking Information on Data Sheet, was BAV19WS Marking: A8 or T3, s/b BAV19WS Marking: A8 or T2 or T3. Parts may be marked A8, T2 or T3. |
| PCN-2002-1013 | 2002-08-07 | Discrete | Marking Code Change 1N4148WS/BAV16WS | Corrected Marking Information on Data Sheet, was T4 s/b T4, T6. Parts may be marked T4 or T6. |
| PCN-2002-1016 | 2002-08-07 | Discrete | Marking Code Change 1N4148WS | Corrected Marking Information on Data Sheet, was T4 s/b T4, T6. Parts may be marked T4 or T6. |
| PCN-2002-1012 | 2002-08-01 | Discrete | Marking Code Change TLC363C6V4 | Corrected Marking Information on Data Sheet, was K04, s/b K03. Parts are marked K03. |
| PCN-2002-1010 | 2002-08-15 | Discrete | Wafer change MMBTA42 | Wafer change. Added guard ring and changed mask pattern. Qualification Package available on request |
| PCN-2002-1007 | 2002-07-10 | Discrete | Obsolescence Notice | BAV301-BAV303 Status Inactive |
| PCN-2002-1008 | 2002-07-10 | Discrete | Obsolescence Notice | BZM5221B – BZM5267B Status Inactive |
| PCN-2002-1009 | 2002-07-10 | Discrete | Obsolescence Notice | TZQ5221B – TZQ5267B Status Inactive |
| PCN-2002-1006 | 2002-07-07 | Discrete | 2N4124 Status Inactive | |
| PCN-2002-1011 | 2002-06-24 | Discrete | Specification Change, Marking Change MMBT3904 | Case material clarification, Data Sheet now indicates UL Flammability Rating Classification of 94V-0. Discontinued build at alternate assembly and test sites indicated by markings R1A, 1AM and 1A All assembly and test now performed at Shanghai Kaihong Electronic Co., Ltd., Diodes Inc. Subsidiary |
| PCN-1004 | 2002-06-06 | Discrete | SD103A-SD103C Elec Ratings Change | |
| PCN-1003 | 2002-05-21 | Discrete | BAS70H/-04/-05/-06 Status Inactive | |
| PCN-1001 | 2002-05-17 | PCN | Alt Assem / Test Loc |
