UPSCREENING
When specialist grade semiconductors come to their end of life or become obsolete, a variant may be commercially available. Upscreening (sometimes written up-screening) a commercial or industrial part to a higher specification or indeed screening a military temperature grade part to Mil-Std-883 M5004 offers a viable, cost effective, sustainable solution.
Upscreening follows a process of evaluation that requires highly skilled engineering; Ceramic, Metal Can or plastic packaged devices undergo a wide range of electrical and environmental tests (including Burn in and Environmental tests) to establish quality & long-term reliability.
• Available variant components sourced
• Military grade tests include MIL-STD-883 M5004
• Sustainable solution to obsolescence
From our UK, purpose-built facility and using our in-house resources and/or our network of authorised manufacturing partners, Force Technologies delivers a fully managed solution to obsolescence of military & space certified semiconductors.
Upscreening services from Force Technologies ensure the availability of aftermarket, obsolete components. All products are certified fit form function for your peace of mind. All donor parts are subject to the rigorous Force Technologies Goods Inward Inspection Process.
What is upscreening
Want to know more about upscreening? Watch this video where Charlotte explains the process and how Force Technologies’ 40+ years of experience enables us to offer a comprehensive service.
Frequently asked questions about Upscreening
What types of components can be upscreened?
We can upscreen a wide range of semiconductor devices, including memory, microprocessors, FPGAs, and analog components. If a test program doesn’t already exist in our extensive library, our in-house engineering team can design and implement the necessary hardware and software to support it.
How do you ensure the quality and authenticity of the parts being upscreened?
All part, whether supplied by us or by the customer, undergo rigorous goods-inward inspection and verification processes, including AS681 and AS6171 protocols. This ensures both authenticity and quality before any upscreening begins.
Can I submit my own components for upscreening, or do I have to buy from Force Technologies?
Absolutely. We can test customer-owned goods as well as parts supplied through non-franchise distribution channels. Every component, regardless of source, must meet our stringent quality and traceability standards before being functionally upscreened.