ATRF4CE-EK Atmel, ATRF4CE-EK Datasheet - Page 9

• Manufacturer Part Number: ATRF4CE-EK
• Description: Development Boards & Kits - Wireless RF4CE evaluation kit
• Manufacturer: Atmel

Specifications of ATRF4CE-EK

• Rohs: yes
• Product: Evaluation Kits
• Tool Is For Evaluation Of: ATmega128RFA1
• Core: AVR
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Operating Supply Voltage: 3 V
• Description/function: Kit contains two radio controller boards assembled with the ATmega128RFA1 and a SMA connector at the RF port
• Factory Pack Quantity: 1

External Certifications
Certification to external standards is one example of how Atmel strives to meet the needs of its worldwide customers.
Atmel design and manufacturing sites, as well as our major subcontractors, are certified to prestigious internationally
recognized quality standards. Each site goes through third-party periodic recertification audits.
Atmel has continued its Quality excellence path by undertaking major certification programs: ISO 9001(2008),
TS 16949 (2009), and ISO 14001(2004).
All of Atmel’s current registration certificates can be downloaded from our web site
(http://www2.atmel.com/about/quality/default.aspx, select “Quality and Environmental Certificates”).
Employee Training and Skill Development
Achieving our strategic objectives as a corporation requires that we not only focus on continuous improvement of systems,
equipment, and processes, but most importantly on continuously improving the knowledge base of our employees.
Atmel emphasizes the importance of the training and re-training of our personnel at all levels of the organization to
maintain a total quality culture and ensure that we stay competitive in our marketplace.
Training is provided by subject matter experts who may be Atmel employees or external contractors. This training is
targeted towards all employees; some material is mandatory. Contents and the level of detail vary with the target audience.
Quality Improvement Planning
Identification of Key Improvement Programs
Atmel has developed a systematic quest for improvement opportunities. These are derived from various inputs including:
Key Initiatives
From all derived actions, the following initiatives are of the highest priority and are sponsored by Atmel’s senior management.
These global, cross-functional teams are comprised of representatives from business units, manufacturing, quality, and other
pertinent areas. Progress is reviewed on a periodic basis. Listed are some of the initiatives that have been implemented
since 2008.
Quality Monitoring
The efficiency of the overall system is continuously monitored by a set of quality metrics. Each metric goal has an owner
defined that is responsible for the measurement across all of
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Periodic Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Routine Customer Feedback
A Formal Review of the Efficiency of the Overall Quality Metrics.
Automotive Quality Initiative: Implement best practices across all Atmel locations for manufacturing, APQP and Sales
Global Change Management Process: Define and implement a standard change review process for all changes in the
Configuration Management: Standardization of processes and controls for definition and creation of products into Atmel
Asia Center of Excellence (ACOE): Establish a reliability and failure analysis lab support activity in Asia to better support
Global CIP/Zero Defect Program: Process where a CIP step-down plan is implemented for repeat defects in order to
New Product Introduction: Standardized process that utilizes multiple gates (control points) to drive new products
Assembly Improvement Initiatives: Implementation of standardized practices for in-line monitoring, qualification, maverick,
manufacturing process (process, testing, design, and supplier)
manufacturing and planning systems.
Atmel and Atmel customers.
reduce or eliminate occurrence.
quickly and safely to market. Process has ability to identify weaknesses and drive improvements.
supplier improvement and other assembly controls.
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