Automated visual inspection (AVI) is commonly used in manufacturing to ensure high reliability and robustness of the final product. Automotive manufacturing is no exception where products are held up to strict standards. Standard quad-flat no-lead (QFN) packages have been problematic for AVI in the past because the soldered pins are not exposed, which makes determining the quality of the connections difficult. The wettable-flank process was developed to solve this issue through side-lead wetting that makes the solder connection visible. The TPS629xx-Q1 is assembled using a 9-pin VQFN package with wettable flanks that allows AVI for reduced inspection time and manufacturing costs.