Title :
A synopsis of quality involvement/improvement programs and the ramifications on our industry
Author :
Jensik, Charles ; Zellers, Ronald ; Lackey, Russell
Author_Institution :
Piezo Crystal Co., Carlisle, PA, USA
Abstract :
The authors discuss the North American quartz crystal industry. A decline in US factory output of oscillator crystals is described. Two quality programs, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program and the Supplier Partnership program, are discussed. Key points of both programs are listed. The benefits of quality oriented manufacturing are described
Keywords :
crystal resonators; electronics industry; etching; quality control; quartz; Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award program; North American quartz crystal industry; SiO2 crystal resonators; Supplier Partnership program; US factory output; oscillator crystals; quality oriented manufacturing; quality programs; Business; Defense industry; Government; History; Manufacturing industries; NIST; Quality awards; Six sigma; Total quality management; US Department of Commerce;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency Control, 1990., Proceedings of the 44th Annual Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
DOI :
10.1109/FREQ.1990.177510
