Tempe, Arizona – Semiconductor packaging and test company Amkor Technology Inc. has passed certification audits for IATF 16949:2016 at several factories, a key certification required for manufacturers who supply products to the automotive market. IATF 16949:2016 replaces and supersedes the older ISO/TS 16949 standard.
Included in the list of factories that achieved certification is Amkor’s newest, K5 ? a state-of-the-art 2.3 million ft2 facility in Incheon, South Korea. K5 combines automation, world class particle control, and automotive processes to meet stringent quality and reliability requirements.
“This certification is a testament to Amkor’s significant automotive experience, as well as our exacting quality standards,” said YongChul Park, Amkor’s executive vice president, Worldwide Manufacturing. “Semiconductors are the foundation for automotive electronic systems that help keep passengers connected and safe. Certifying our factories for automotive applications offers significant growth opportunities for Amkor and enables us to deliver the leading-edge solutions our customers and automotive OEMs require.”
Automotive integrated circuits (ICs) must perform reliably under harsh conditions for extended periods of time. To deliver the durability and accuracy expected by automakers, IC suppliers are required to use specialized packaging techniques with additional process steps and controls.
Amkor has factories in several countries that have achieved IATF 16949:2016 certification; IATF 16949:2016 certifications for J-Devices and Amkor Technology Portugal are in process.
About ISO/TS 16949 and IATF 16949:2016
ISO/TS 16949 was jointly developed by The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) members and emphasizes the development of a process-oriented quality management system that provides for continual improvement, defect prevention, and reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain.
On October 3rd, 2016 IATF 16949:2016 was published by the IATF and supersedes and replaces the current ISO/TS 16949, defining the requirements of a quality management system for organizations in the automotive industry.