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AVX facility recertified to AS9100 standard

News Release from: AVX
16 September 2009

AVX Corporation has recertified its advanced products facility in Olean, NY to AS9100, the international aerospace quality standard. AVX has an established twenty year history of supplying switch mode power supply (SMPS) stacked capacitors to the space, avionic and military industries, and maintains the largest profile of QPL items and approvals for the SMPS market. These advanced parts are uniquely suited for filtering capacitors on the input and output of power supplies or as snubber capacitors.

In addition, AVX has extensive test capabilities including, lightning (DO-160), signal characterization, RF analysis, and surge and voltage conditioning to meet customer demands. AVX can also perform failure analysis, DPA, C-SAM, and shake and vibration analysis, thereby offering customers a full solution to a design or production problem.

“This recertification confirms AVX’s commitment to supplying customers with the most reliable and durable parts for military and avionic applications. As a world class supplier to both military and avionic markets, the AS9100 certification demonstrates AVX's leadership position by our dedication to excellence and the highest level of quality in the products and technology supplied to these demanding and mission critical applications,” said Scott Harris, AVX marketing manager. “AVX’s advanced product Olean, NY and tantalum Biddeford, Maine facilities have been certified to the AS9100 standard for more than 5 years.”