Sample maturity: from prototypes to validation and production
Managing product developement from first prototype to serial production
About sample maturity...
Some of Tame-Power products may still be under development. In that sense, and to help customers to undertsand why few references still not get certified, Tame-Power created sample maturity levels to help contextualizing products among development and certifications steps.
Sample maturity
| Sample maturity | Short description | Main features | Validation & qualification | Customer use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-sample | First prototype | First product integration including limited functions. Hardware and software primary release. Non-representative mechanical design. | Concept validation | N/A |
| B-sample | All functions implemented sample | Representative mechanical design from prototype tools and right material. All functions implemented without debug. Assembly on sample shop. | First validation on product level (DV) | First prototype. Tested in OEM system. |
| C-sample | 100% representative with first test report sample | Final hardware and software implemented including all optimizations and corrections. Mechanical design from series suppliers. Assembly and test on final production line. | Sample use for product and process validation and qualification (PV) | Concept freeze and early production. First test report. |
| D-sample | Fully qualified sample | All features implemented. Tested and laboratory-certified product. | Complete validation and qualification. Product and product release ready for mass production. | Ready for serial production |