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BOM Control
BOM Control
The same product,
The same product,
every single time.
For applications where consistency is critical, Centon's BOM Control process ensures that what you qualify is exactly what you receive — run after run, year after year.
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What is BOM Control?
A locked build is a
qualified build.
BOM level control can be insignificant or of the utmost importance depending on the use of a product in a specific application. For applications where quality is critical, Centon provides a fully controlled bill of materials solution.
Key components in the product will remain absolutely consistent each and every time the product is manufactured, ensuring repeatable consistency and quality across every production lot.
Why it matters in practice
When you qualify a product for a medical device, avionics system, or industrial controller, that qualification is an investment of time and resources. BOM Control protects that investment by ensuring the product you approved never quietly becomes something different.
How it works
Four steps that protect your design.
01
Component Lock
Every key component in your product is identified and locked at qualification. No substitutions, no equivalents, without your explicit knowledge and approval.
02
New PN on Every Change
If any locked attribute changes, Centon issues a new part number — not a revision. You always know exactly what you are receiving before it ships.
03
Full Lot Traceability
Every production lot is traceable to its component sources. If a question arises in the field, we can trace it back completely — to the component, the lot, the supplier.
04
Your Design, Protected
Qualification is an investment. BOM Control protects that investment by ensuring the product you approved never quietly becomes something different between production runs.
PCN Management
A new part number,
not a revision.
When a key component or attribute of a controlled BOM changes, Centon issues a new part number rather than a revision. Changes are always visible. Nothing is ever a silent revision.
This means your procurement team, your quality team, and your operations team always know what they're receiving — and when something has changed. It's a small discipline that eliminates an entire class of field problems.
MEM-DDR4-8G-0001
Locked
Component supplier change detected
↳
MEM-DDR4-8G-0002
New PN issued
The original PN remains valid and available. You choose when — or whether — to transition.
Who relies on BOM Control
Built for applications that can't afford surprises.
BOM Control is not a standard offering at most memory suppliers. Centon built this capability specifically for the customers and industries where consistency is not a preference — it is a requirement.
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Medical & Life SciencesRe-qualification after a component change can take months and significant cost. BOM Control eliminates that risk.
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Avionics & DefenseRegulatory and safety requirements demand traceable, consistent components. Every lot must match what was qualified.
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Industrial & EmbeddedField-deployed systems often run for years without updates. A component change mid-production can introduce unexpected behavior.
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Long-lifecycle productsIf your product ships for 5, 10, or 15+ years, BOM Control ensures supply continuity without compromising what was originally qualified.
Applications
Where BOM Control is standard practice.
Medical Devices
FDA-regulated devices, patient monitoring, diagnostic equipment, and implantable systems where component consistency is part of the regulatory record.
Extended lifecycleAvionics
Flight management, navigation, and in-flight computing systems. Every component in a certified build must remain traceable and consistent.
DO-254 / DO-178Industrial Control
PLCs, SCADA systems, factory automation, and embedded controllers operating in environments where unexpected behavior has real operational consequences.
Long-run productionAutomotive & Transport
Connected vehicle platforms, navigation, drive recorders, and intelligent transport systems requiring multi-year production consistency.
AEC-Q grade availableDefense & Government
Systems requiring full supply chain traceability, TAA compliance, and domestic assembly. Controlled BOM pairs with our USA assembly capability.
TAA compliantServers & Infrastructure
High-availability server platforms and storage systems where hardware consistency across a large fleet reduces operational complexity and support burden.
Fleet-level consistencyControl Levels
Choose the right level of control for your application.
Not every product requires the same degree of BOM control. Centon offers four levels — from basic form/fit/function consistency for consumer upgrades through fully locked component-level control for critical OEM builds.
Level A
Form, Fit & Function
Control details
Designed for end users upgrading personal consumer systems such as PCs, digital devices, and handhelds. A cost-effective upgrade path with consistent performance.
Level B
Form, Fit, Function & Settings
Control details
Designed for end users, businesses, and system integrators requiring consistent quality and performance when upgrading multiple devices or specifying higher performance configurations.
Level C
PCB Design, Form, Fit, Function & Settings
Control details
Designed for system integrators and builders who require design consistency and control while achieving the best price point for the solution being deployed.
Level D
Components, Settings & Product Attributes
Control details
Designed for system builders requiring a fully controlled bill of materials and the highest level of quality control. Every key component is locked — nothing changes without a new part number.
Not every application requires BOM Control. If you need quality memory and storage without controlled builds, Centon has solutions across all product lines — commercial, retail, and standard OEM.
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