PCN #1404111: Si823x-Y version transition to Rev D with new polyimide

Process Change Notice #1404111
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
User Registration
Register today to create your account on Silabs.com. Your personalized profile allows you to receive technical document
updates, new product announcements, “how-to” and design documents, product change notices (PCN) and other valuable content
available only to registered users. http://www.silabs.com/profile
PCN Date: 4/11/2014
Effective Date: 7/16/2014
Title: Transition to Rev D for -Y versions of Si823x
Originator: Ashish Gokhale
Phone: 512 532 5379
Dept: Marketing
Customer Contact: Kathy Haggar
Phone: 512 532 5261
Dept: Sales
PCN Type:
Datasheet
Foundry
Packing
Product Revision
Assembly
Labeling
Discontinuance
Test
Other
Last Order Date: Not Applicable
PCN Details
Description of Change:
Silicon Labs, in order to maintain continuity of supply and the same levels of lead time
responsiveness and service our customers expect, is pleased to announce a polyimide change
for the Si823x products. The change replaces the current polyimide with a new polyimide
used as a passivation layer within the package.
If you have questions about this PCN, please contact your Silicon Labs sales representative. A
list of Silicon Labs sales representatives is available at www.silabs.com
Reason for Change:
The previous polyimide has been discontinued and replaced with a revised polyimide by the
current supplier.
Impact on Form, Fit, Function, Quality, Reliability:
There is no impact to form, fit, function, quality or reliability. The new polyimide material
supports the same form, fit, functionality, reliability and performance attributes as the
previous polyimide material.
Product Identification:
Old Product
Datasheet name
for Old Product
New Product
Datasheet name
for New product
Si8233BD‐C‐YS
Si8235BD‐C‐YS
Si8233BD‐C‐IS
Si8235BD‐C‐IS
Si8233BD‐D‐YS
Si8235BD‐D‐YS
Si8233BD‐D‐IS
Si8235BD‐D‐IS
Last Date of Unchanged Product: 7/16/2014
W7206F1 Process Change Notice Form rev AM
The information contained in this document is PROPRIETARY to Silicon Laboratories, Inc. and shall not be reproduced or used in
part or whole without Silicon Laboratories’ written consent. The document is uncontrolled if printed or electronically saved. Pg 1
Process Change Notice #1404111
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Qualification Samples:
Available upon request. Please see your Silicon Labs sales representative to order samples. A list
of Silicon Labs sales representatives is available at www.silabs.com.
Specific conditions of acceptance of this change will be considered on a case by case basis if
written notice is submitted within 30 days of this notice. To request further data or inquire
about this notification, please contact your local Silicon Labs sales representative. A list of
Silicon Labs sales representatives is available at www.silabs.com .
In some cases rejection of a change notice may impact Silicon Labs product pricing, delivery,
quality, or reliability.
Customer Early Acceptance Sign Off:
Customers may approve early PCN acceptance by completing the information below:
Early Acceptance:
Date:
Name:
Company:
Email your early Acceptance approval to: [email protected]
Qualification Data:
See Appendix A.
W7206F1 Process Change Notice Form rev AM
The information contained in this document is PROPRIETARY to Silicon Laboratories, Inc. and shall not be reproduced or used in
part or whole without Silicon Laboratories’ written consent. The document is uncontrolled if printed or electronically saved. Pg 2
Process Change Notice #1404111
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Appendix A
W7206F1 Process Change Notice Form rev AM
The information contained in this document is PROPRIETARY to Silicon Laboratories, Inc. and shall not be reproduced or used in
part or whole without Silicon Laboratories’ written consent. The document is uncontrolled if printed or electronically saved. Pg 3
Process Change Notice #1404111
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
W7206F1 Process Change Notice Form rev AM
The information contained in this document is PROPRIETARY to Silicon Laboratories, Inc. and shall not be reproduced or used in
part or whole without Silicon Laboratories’ written consent. The document is uncontrolled if printed or electronically saved. Pg 4
Process Change Notice #1404111
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
W7206F1 Process Change Notice Form rev AM
The information contained in this document is PROPRIETARY to Silicon Laboratories, Inc. and shall not be reproduced or used in
part or whole without Silicon Laboratories’ written consent. The document is uncontrolled if printed or electronically saved. Pg 5