A familiar distributor name on a quotation does not necessarily establish the supply path of a particular transaction. Marketplaces, regional entities, and third-party offers can complicate the picture. Verify who is selling the component and how the material’s origin will be documented before treating the order as an approved source.
onsemi’s distributor network page provides manufacturer-listed distribution partners. Use the component manufacturer’s current information and the relevant region or product coverage. A company appearing on one manufacturer’s list does not establish authorization for every brand it sells.
Identify the transaction parties
Record the legal selling entity shown on the quotation and order, the website or sales channel used, and the manufacturer part number. Confirm whether the offer is supplied directly by that entity or by another seller using the same platform.
Check the proposed source against the approved supplier process and manufacturer information. Preserve the date and basis of the check, including the relevant regional listing and the product coverage that was actually confirmed. If authorization or coverage is unclear, obtain written clarification before making an assumption from a logo or marketing statement.
Specify the evidence expected at receipt
| Evidence | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Order and supplier acknowledgement | Connect the purchase to the agreed seller and exact part |
| Delivery documentation | Connect the received quantity to that transaction |
| Original or traceable carrier labels | Preserve manufacturer material identity |
| Required conformity information | Support the specific purchasing requirements |
Agree in advance how cut tape, split reels, or repacked material will retain the relevant identity. Repacking is not by itself proof of a problem, but it must not silently remove the evidence the project requires.
Review exceptions explicitly
- Identify the reason an approved source cannot supply the requirement.
- Describe the proposed alternative supply path.
- Assess what origin and handling evidence is available.
- Define any additional inspection, testing, or approval needed.
- Record the decision for the specific material and intended use.
Do not claim that visual inspection or a simple functional check provides the same assurance as a documented authorized supply path. Testing can address particular concerns, but its coverage and limitations should be stated. The responsible organization must decide whether the remaining uncertainty is acceptable.
At receipt, compare the actual documents and labels with the agreed evidence package. Escalate discrepancies rather than reconstructing the history from memory after the material has been consumed. The supplier label guide explains how to preserve the identifiers that make later supplier and manufacturer investigations possible.
Move from reading to a build-ready project
Use the fabrication and assembly checklists to prepare drawings, production files and test requirements.
Open the DFM checklist