PCN – Product Change Notice PCN #: 060724 Date: July 24, 2006 To Our Valued Customers: We appreciate your use of V•I Chip products. Our commitment to customer satisfaction and continuous improvement is demonstrated by our plans to enhance quality, reliability and manufacturability. The purpose of this notice is to inform you of a product change. PCN Type: Visual, does not affect form, fit or function Product(s) Affected: All V•I Chip BCMs and VTMs Proposed Change: All V•I Chip BCMs and VTMs will use new, pre-formed J leads with improved co-planarity. Customers may notice a minor indentation and a minor difference in plating compared to the old version. There are no dimensional changes and all products conform to data sheet specifications. Vicor Quality testing has confirmed the product continues to meet the published specifications. No changes to customer’s printed circuit board layout or soldering processes are required as a result of this change. Existing style of J-lead New style of J-lead Vicor Corporation 25 Frontage Road, Andover Ma. 01810, Tel: (978) 470-2900, FAX: (978) 475-6715 Reason(s) for the Change: This change is being implemented to further enhance manufacturability and customer ease of use. Customer impact: None Effective date of change: Products manufactured after July 24, 2006 (date code 0630) will use the newer style J-lead. Company Contact: Jeffrey Hord Sr. Product Marketing Manager Vicor Corporation 25 Frontage Road Andover, MA 01810 (978) 749-3268 [email protected] Vicor Corporation 25 Frontage Road, Andover Ma. 01810, Tel: (978) 470-2900, FAX: (978) 475-6715