| KOA
Corporation Announces a New Global Part Numbering System
December
17, 2001
In
a continual effort to support our customer base on a global
environment, KOA Corporation is adopting a new global part numbering
system. KOA Corporation currently has three different part numbering
systems globally:
- One
system in Japan/Asia - KOA Japan
- 2nd
system in Europe - KOA Europe
- 3rd
system in North and South America - KOA Speer Electronics
The
global electronics marketplace, specific requests from our customer
base, and KOA's implementation of a global computer and ERP system has
directed this change to a global part numbering system.
Since
many customers use lead-free (Pb) products, the new global part
numbering system contains a termination code for the solder finish
selection.
Below
is an example of the three different part numbering systems along with
the new global part numbering system. This is the same part; the only
difference is the geographical part number.
Part
Description: 1206,thick film,chip resistor, 1%, 100ppm/C,
10KW, 7" paper tape and reel
KOA
Japan/Asia: RK73H2BTD 10KW F
KOA
Europe: RK73H2BFTD 10K
KOA
Speer: RK73H2BT1002F
New
Global Part Number: RK73H2BLTD1002F
Breakdown
of the New Global Part Number: RK73H2BLTD1002F
|
RK73H
|
2B
|
L
|
TD
|
1002
|
F
|
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Part
Type |
Size
Code |
Termination
Code |
Packaging
Code |
Resistance
Value |
Tolerance
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The
schedule for the new global part number change is as follows:
- April
2002 through June 2002 - Start implementing the new global
part number with customer base
- July
1, 2002 - 100% changeover to new global part number system
Some
of KOA's customers require the KOA part number to be shown on the
customer specific barcode. In an effort to make the part number change
as smooth as possible, KOA will dual label the KOA part number on the
customer specific, as required and feasible.
If
you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact your
local KOA Sales Representative, any other KOA contact or directly
email Dena Johnston at djohnston@koaspeer.com.
KOA will also continually post new information at www.koaspeer.com.
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