Hi-Rel Laboratories specializes in the solution of process, production and application problems requiring knowledge and experience in such diverse fields as microelectronics and materials technology. In order to support these efforts, the Laboratory maintains the instrumentation required to obtain data with which to formulate a model of the problem and its solution. The following lists routine laboratory service fees by instrument or task. Custom pricing for definitive programs will be Quoted on Request.

The normal work day, Monday through Friday, commences at 7:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm with a one hour lunch break. Work through lunch, after 4:00 pm, prior to 7:00 am, or on weekends is performed at 1 and 1/2 times normal rate. Requests for priority scheduling (RUSH) results in a 50% additional rescheduling charge. Normal Scheduling provides for work to be completed in 20 working days. Minimum laboratory billing is $125.00. Hourly charges are calculated in 1/2 hour increments after the first hour for 5 to 7 working day turn around. For 2 to 3 working day turnaround (when possible), there is an 80% additional charge.

Any analysis required by a Customer that must be sent to a subcontractor will be charged the subcontractor's charge plus 50% (minimum $75.00).

DPA as referenced here is that series of tests and inspections currently required to qualify a component's quality on a lot-to-lot basis. For a semiconductor, this routinely includes:

All of the above tasks are usually performed to appropriate Military Specifications. Prices are based on the particular specification referenced and can include those detailed by Boeing, Northrop Grumman, DOD, NASA, or Lockheed Martin. For general pricing purposes, typical prices for a 5 piece sample lot DPA to MIL-STD-1580B w/CHANGE 2 requirements are listed below for various components.

MIL-STD-883 Method 2018 or MIL-STD-750 Method 2077, all samples photodocumented, with etching included. (Cost per sample.)

A basic guide line of pricing for analysis, based on 1 to 3 failed devices and a known good device for comparison, is as follows:

The prices will be based on Failure Analysis time billed at $150.00 per hour and are based on past history. Occasionally the analysis will be of such a unique nature that it will entail more extensive efforts. These prices will be quoted at the time noted.

If possible, the following information should be included with the failed part or parts:

• Nature of the failure and results of any preliminary failure verification.
• The conditions surrounding the failure, i.e. initial test, burn-in, field failure, high or low temperature, etc.
• The specification or data sheet to which the part was being purchased.
• A schematic of the application circuit in which the part was being used.
• The name and telephone extension of the cognizant engineer or other technical contact with the customers organization.
• Special testing, such as voltage contrast and EBIC, as required billed at instrument and engineer labor rates.

Analysis of metals and materials related components and systems which require Engineering and diagnostic interpretation will be billed on a two tier cost basis.

Minimum charge for materials or metallurgical failure analysis will be $1250.00 and will be Quoted on Request. The final price will be a total of all the laboratory services performed and the Engineering and Reporting charges needed to complete the process.

Includes cross-section, SEM, X-ray Spectroscopy of materials, Optical documentation in a detailed report with interpretation of data in a formal report.

Dye and Pry analysis for Ball Grid Array (BGA). Starts at $125 minimum (dependent on BGA size).

PTH quality verification to IPC-A-600 Rev H plating thickness and quality determination and written and photographic documentation of same and any rejectable hole construction details.