January 8, 2016 Product change Steel stabilization sticks in ammo packs for EPCOS leaded varistors Until now, EPCOS leaded varistors supplied in ammo packs are stabilized by bamboo sticks. These are inserted through the taping holes in order to minimize shifting during transport. The material of these stabilizing sticks is being changed from bamboo to steel. Affected products Type code of leaded varistors in ammo packs S05*G*A* S07*G*A* S10*G*A* S14*G*A* S20*G*A* Planned introduction: April 15, 2016 The packing change has no impact on form, fit, function, quality, reliability and leadtime of the products. During a transitional period, varistors with both the previous and new packaging may be shipped, even within a single shipment. Enclosure PCN (ID No. PPD 30/T120) Contact SimCik Goh, PPD VAR PM, Singapore Customers are asked to address inquiries directly to their sales contacts. EPCOS AG A TDK Group Company Varistors, CeraDiodes Office: St.-Martin-Strasse 53, 81669 Munich Post: P.O.Box 80 17 09, 81617 Munich, Germany Internal / External Headquarters: Munich Commercial register of the local court (Amtsgericht): Munich HRB 127250 Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Dr. Werner Faber Management Board: Joachim Zichlarz, Chairman Joachim Thiele Dr. Norbert Hess Christian Block www.epcos.com 160108VAR1e Product / Process Change Notification 1. ID No.: PPD 30/T120 2. Date of announcement: January 8, 2016 3. Product / product group: Old ordering code: New ordering code: Customer part number: Leaded varistors B72205* No change S*G*A* series B72207* in ammo packs: B72210* S05*G*A* B72214* S07*G*A* B72220* S10*G*A* S14*G*A* S20*G*A* 4. Description of change: Steel stick will be used to replace bamboo sticks for ammo packs for leaded varistors.These sticks are pushed through the holes of the taping to stabilize the shipment during transportation and avoids movement of the taped components.. 5. Effect on the product or for the customer (benefit, quality, specification, lead time): There will be no impact on form, fit, function, reliability and leadtime. With our Quality Management (QM) system and within the scope of our zero-defect strategy we are continually improving the quality of our products and services. Stick material is RoHS compliant and has same dimensions and tolerances as the current sticks. 6. Quality assurance measures / risk assessment: The plant in Zhuhai, China, is certified according to ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001:2008. Production release in conformance with ISO/TS 16949. 7. Scheduled date of change: April 15, 2016 8. Estimated date of first delivery of changed product: April 15, 2016 If EPCOS does not receive notification to the contrary within a period of 10 weeks, EPCOS assumes that the customer agrees to the change. For an interim period we cannot rule out that old as well as new products will be shipped. Quality Management Signature Name Markus Weiglhofer signed Weiglhofer Product Marketing Name Mr. SimCik Goh Signature Tel. +65 6597 0632 signed SimCik Goh Email simcik.goh epcos.com Customer feedback Customer acknowledgement Signature EPCOS AG A TDK Group Company ProdAend Formular u 07.docx / 02.2015 page 1 / 1