FQC (Final Quality Control) is the final inspection after all manufacturing processes are completed. The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that the product fully complies with the specified quality standards. In electronics manufacturing, especially in PCBA manufacturing, minor defects or failures can have a significant impact on the final products. While FQC helps keep unqualified products from leaving the factory.

FQC Inspection

FQC inspection mainly includes the following contents:

Appearance:

Check the appearance of the product for scratches, stains or other visible defects.

Functions:

Test all functions of the product to ensure that it operates normally within the designed working range.

Performance:

Check the performance of the product meets the design specifications, such as electrical characteristics, signal integrity, etc.

Compliance:  

Ensure products comply with industry standards and regulations (such as RoHS, CE, FCC…).

Packaging:

Ensure the packaging of the product is in good condition, meets the transportation requirements, and the packaging labels are clear and correct.

The following is PCBasic FQC inspection process table:

FAQs

1. What is the difference between FQC and OQC (Outgoing Quality Control)?

FQC: FQC occurs after the product is manufactured, including appearance inspection, functional testing, etc., to ensure that the product meets the internal quality standards.

OQC: It is carried out before the product is shipped, mainly checking the product packaging, logo, instruction manual, etc., to ensure that the product meets customer requirements.

2. What is IQC inspection?

IQC refers to the quality inspection and verification of raw materials, components or semi-finished products provided by suppliers in the manufacturing and production process to ensure that they comply with established standards and specifications. This is the first quality control step in the production process.

3. IQC and FQC

IQC and FQC together constitute the closed loop of quality management. IQC ensures the quality of incoming materials and prevents non-conforming materials from affecting production, while FQC ultimately verifies that the results of the entire production process meet standards. The two complement each other to guarantee the quality of the entire production process, from raw materials to finished products.