This standard specifies requirements for the approval and maintenance of a manufacturer's capability and the procedures for the test and release of passive electronic components manufactured under capability approval. It also includes requirements for generic specifications that invoke this standard. It applies to all passive electronic components to be released under the capability requirements of an EIA generic and/or sectional and/or detail specification.
SAE EIA-601A-2015 history
2015SAE EIA-601A-2015 General Procedure for Capability Approval of Electronic Components
1998SAE EIA-601A-1998 General Procedure for Capability Approval of Electronic Components (Formerly TechAmerica EIA-601-A)