— Testing and qualification —
Proven performance in the world’s most demanding environments
Military electronics must perform when nothing else can fail. Spectra Defense Technologies builds quality into every stage of product development — from design validation through final shipment — backed by certified quality management systems and rigorous environmental qualification to military standards.
— Quality management —
Built for aerospace and defense
A well-documented quality management system is the foundation of consistent, reliable product delivery.
Certified quality at every level
Spectra’s quality management system (QMS) fosters continuous improvement, provides operational consistency, reduces waste and promotes a culture of quality and accountability at every level of the organization.
Spectra’s facilities are certified to AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 — the aerospace and defense industry’s most rigorous quality standards. This certified framework ensures consistent excellence across all Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions and keeps the organization focused on the customer’s best interest throughout every engagement.
Quality management system objectives
Customer confidence
Achieve and maintain quality that reinforces customer confidence
Continuous improvement
Continually review and improve product development and delivery processes
Regulatory compliance
Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and safety requirements
Certified excellence
Maintain a QMS compliant with AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015
— Engineering and qualification —
Quality built into every stage
From design validation to final shipment, every product meets or exceeds military standards for performance and reliability.
Design and validation
Stringent protocols ensure product reliability from concept through deployment.
- Stringent design validation and testing protocols
- Detailed documentation and traceability supported by objective evidence
- Robust configuration management
Environmental and EMI testing
On-site and off-site testing against the most demanding military standards.
- On-site and off-site environmental and electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing
- MIL-STD-810 — temperature, altitude, humidity, shock and vibration
- MIL-STD-461 — electromagnetic interference and compatibility (EMI/EMC)
Audit and improvement
Regular assessments and advanced testing drive continuous quality improvement.
- Highly Accelerated Life Testing and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HALT/HASS)
- Regular supplier quality assessments
- Regular process audits and improvements
Manufacturing precision
Quality is built into every stage of manufacturing by a certified team.
- Certified and cross-trained manufacturing team members
- Environmental stress screening throughout production
- Full functional testing at multiple production stages
In-process verification
Comprehensive testing at every stage ensures every unit meets specification.
- 100% verification and testing of all products prior to shipment
- Incoming material inspections for critical-to-quality characteristics
- Detailed quality inspection records maintained throughout
Customer assurance
Every shipment from Spectra includes comprehensive quality documentation.
- Certificate of Compliance with every shipment
- Complete test documentation package
- Rapid response to quality inquiries
— Environmental compliance —
Responsible by design
Spectra products are manufactured in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.
EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS2)
Spectra products are manufactured in compliance with European Directive 2011/65/EU regarding the restriction of use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.