Quality
Dow-Key Microwave’s Quality Management System is certified to AS9100 for the following: The Design, Manufacture, Inspection, and Test of RF and Microwave Electro-Mechanical Switches, Relays, and Switch Matrices with applications in the Military, Space/Hi-Rel, and Commercial markets.
Dow-Key’s Quality Policy
Dow-Key continuously improves to meet quality and delivery requirements for total customer satisfaction.
Dow-Key is dedicated to the achievement of customer satisfaction by empowering our employees to continuously improve the quality, cost, and delivery of our products and services.
Soldering and Workmanship Standards
Dow-Key is compliant with the following soldering and workmanship standards:
- IPC J-STD-001
- IPC J-STD-001S (For Space Products)
- IPC-A-610 Class 3
- NASA-STD 8739.3 (When Required)
On-site Environmental Test Lab
Dow-Key’s full in-house environmental testing facility includes:
- Vibration and Shock
- Temperature Chambers
- Thermal Vacuum Chambers
- Thermal Shock Chambers
- High Power Radio Frequency
- Network Analyzers up to 65 GHz
- Passive Inter-Modulation (PIM)
- Multipaction
Inspection
Dow-Key’s inspection capabilities include:
- Optical Coordinate-Measuring Machine
- Coordinate-Measuring Machine
- X-Ray Florescence Analyzer
Clean Room Capacity
Dow-Key has a clean room facility for Space and Hi-Rel products that includes:
- Two Class 7 Clean Rooms to ISO 14644-1
- Class 5 Flow Bench Assemblies
Calibration
Dow-Key maintains calibration of test and measurement equipment through qualified outside sources and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Calibration standards are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).