Energy

The energy sector, which is shifting towards renewable energy, is faced with the mass introduction of new electronic technologies and extremely high demands in terms of reliability and availability.

SERMA Technologies provides its technological expertise in embedded electronic systems by ensuring the reliability of components, electronic systems, energy storage systems, photovoltaics, etc.

We have recognised expertise in assisting with problem-solving for components, batteries, circuit boards and electronic systems, in supporting design and industrialisation, and in managing and handling obsolescence
(analysis of components list, second source qualification, etc.).

SERMA monitors the manufacturing processes for components, batteries, circuit boards and materials used, through verification programmes.

We address the specific needs of reliability, remaining lifespan, and dependability by building on methodological support and risk mitigation plans.

Quality assurance for component batches & batteries

• DPA (Destructive Physical Analysis)
• Construction analysis
• Failure analysis
• Obsolescence management
• Second source qualification
• Counterfeit detection
• Batch repackaging for storage
• Component repackaging
• Storage

Materials & manufacturing processes

• PCB qualification and quality control
• Verification programme in accordance with IPC-A-610
• Analysis of soldering, microsectioning
• Analysis of Whisker risks
• EMS technical audits
• Support with improving manufacturing and integration processes for circuit boards
• ESD audits
• Commented design: technological choices, RoHS, DFT, DFR, DFM, etc.
• Analysis of materials, pollution, etc.

Electrical testing & component qualification

• Electrical test engineering
• Screening, upscreening
• Qualification of COTS (Components Off-The-Shelf) components
• Electronic components, printed circuit boards, electrical connectors, sensors, batteries, photovoltaics, power