ATRF4CE-EK Atmel, ATRF4CE-EK Datasheet - Page 20

• Manufacturer Part Number: ATRF4CE-EK
• Description: Development Boards & Kits - Wireless RF4CE evaluation kit
• Manufacturer: Atmel

Specifications of ATRF4CE-EK

• Rohs: yes
• Product: Evaluation Kits
• Tool Is For Evaluation Of: ATmega128RFA1
• Core: AVR
• Frequency: 2.4 GHz
• Operating Supply Voltage: 3 V
• Description/function: Kit contains two radio controller boards assembled with the ATmega128RFA1 and a SMA connector at the RF port
• Factory Pack Quantity: 1

New Product Development and Introduction
Overview
In order to meet our customer and market needs, it is imperative that Atmel
in a timely manner with minimal design rework. To achieve this goal, Atmel uses a comprehensive product development
and new product introduction methodology (NPI). This methodology defines development stages, milestones,
and deliverables in the development process. This ensures consistency across the design, development, and product
business groups located worldwide. It also serves to guarantee participation in the development process by all stakeholders
at the earliest possible opportunity. In addition, most major business divisions have developed specific checklists suitable for
their specific business needs.
The new product introduction flow is introduced in order to improve engineering project execution, improve effectiveness
of product launches and to increase customer satisfaction by:
Major Milestones and Criteria
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and Corporate Functions (quality, technology development, planning, wafer production, back-end operations, ...)
Increasing Project and Program Predictability
Establishing a Common NPI Terminology thus Enabling Clear and Concise Internal and External Communication
Well Defined Responsibilities, Interfaces and Deliverables Between Business Units and Other Atmel Units
Clear Communications to Sales, and One Face to the Customer
Setting a Stronger Focus on Product Quality
Special Consideration of New Packages and Technologies
Safe Launch
Improved Learning Between Product Lines and Leveraging Best Practices
World Class Benchmarked Methodology
Phase Gated Approach: Checks and balances at each phase of development
Risk Management Applied Throughout: Focus on ‘first time right’
Senior Management Oversight: Regular process and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) reviews
Continuous improvement Methods Used to Drive NPI Process Excellence
Opportunity
Market
Kickoff
Project
Verification
Design
Verification
Sampling
Physical
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develop and introduce new products
Safe Launch
Production
Release
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