In order for us to be a quality leader, our suppliers have to fulfill a high level of quality expectations as well. Infineon follows Total Supplier Management principles to ensure that all kinds of suppliers, especially critical suppliers of material, equipment and spare parts, silicon foundry, outsourced assembly and test manufacturing services, are in line with Infineon’s requirements and expectations with respect to functionality, on-time delivery and quality.

Supplier quality management

During the supplier selection process, a supplier undergoes a detailed evaluation and risk analysis on expertise, sustaining manufacturing capability and security. The supplier also has to fulfill prerequisites with respect to social responsibility and the maturity of its quality management system.

Infineon’s minimum requirement for suppliers of process materials is a third-party certified quality management system according ISO 9001. In addition, suppliers of raw material (material that can be found in the final product, such as silicon and gold, copper or aluminum wires) are required to be complied with the requirements of IATF 16949. For silicon foundry services and OSAT services Infineon requests a third-party certified quality management system according to IATF 16949. In addition to the qualification of a supplier, the supplied material, equipment or service is also assessed and qualified for each individual use.
Supplier quality management

During the supplier selection process, a supplier undergoes a detailed evaluation and risk analysis on expertise, sustaining manufacturing capability and security. The supplier also has to fulfill prerequisites with respect to social responsibility and the maturity of its quality management system.

Infineon’s minimum requirement for suppliers of process materials is a third-party certified quality management system according ISO 9001. In addition, suppliers of raw material (material that can be found in the final product, such as silicon and gold, copper or aluminum wires) are required to be complied with the requirements of IATF 16949. For silicon foundry services and OSAT services Infineon requests a third-party certified quality management system according to IATF 16949. In addition to the qualification of a supplier, the supplied material, equipment or service is also assessed and qualified for each individual use.
Supplier quality management

During the supplier selection process, a supplier undergoes a detailed evaluation and risk analysis on expertise, sustaining manufacturing capability and security. The supplier also has to fulfill prerequisites with respect to social responsibility and the maturity of its quality management system.

Infineon’s minimum requirement for suppliers of process materials is a third-party certified quality management system according ISO 9001. In addition, suppliers of raw material (material that can be found in the final product, such as silicon and gold, copper or aluminum wires) are required to be complied with the requirements of IATF 16949. For silicon foundry services and OSAT services Infineon requests a third-party certified quality management system according to IATF 16949. In addition to the qualification of a supplier, the supplied material, equipment or service is also assessed and qualified for each individual use.

We expect our suppliers to have comprehensive expertise and competence in their field of business in order to prevent defects. We also expect profound capabilities in data analysis, statistical process control and other safe methods to prevent outliers from being shipped to Infineon. Furthermore, we place great value on the continuous improvement and self-driven zero defect programs of our suppliers to prevent detected defects from re-occurring.

Infineon monitors and reviews supplier operational performance to steer the supplier in order to meet our requirements. Compliance with expectations placed on the products and services provided is supported by audits and inspection methods which are aligned with those used in Infineon’s own manufacturing plants. In order to also meet and maintain our customer requirements, we are prepared to work together with our suppliers to implement sustainable improvements across the supply chain.

The semiconductor industry is characterized by constant growth in technical and quality requirements. In order to continuously meet and maintain the quality requirements of our customers and markets in the future, we work together closely with suppliers to implement sustainable quality improvements throughout the supply chain.