Buyer scenario
If a supplier refuses label photos for high-value ICs, treat the offer as high risk. In wireless / connectivity / gnss / iot RFQs, buyers should confirm package, suffix, date-code policy and lead time before comparing supplier offers.
Relevant RFQ examples on this site include the full orderable part number from the buyer BOM.
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Wireless and IoT demand often looks simple in a spreadsheet, but the quote can change once package verification, delivery timing and alternative part review begin.
Engineering review notes
Data to compare
Part-number details buyers should separate
Base number
Identifies the family but may not define the complete orderable code
Suffix
Can change package, grade, packing format or lifecycle status
Date code
Should be realistic and tied to project needs
How to handle weak evidence
Evidence request flow
Step 1
Buyer sends full model, quantity and destination
Step 2
SDAK reviews package, suffix and sourcing risk
Step 3
Supplier channels are screened for realistic lead time
Step 4
Buyer receives quote feedback with risk notes
What to send before quotation
- Full orderable part number and manufacturer preference
- Target quantity and delivery destination
- Package, suffix, temperature grade and date-code requirement
- Approved alternates or parts that must not be substituted
- BOM file, photos or previous supplier documents when available
SDAK sourcing workflow
Step 1
Review the part number and package suffix
Step 2
Check realistic lead time and date-code expectations
Step 3
Screen supplier channel and documentation
Step 4
Return quote feedback with risk notes
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Send us your part number, target quantity, package requirement and delivery schedule. Our team will review the RFQ and respond with sourcing options.
