1.2 Description of this specification ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.3.1 Class K ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3.2 Class H........................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3.3 Class G .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3.4 Class D........................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.5 Class E ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.6 Class L ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.7 Class F ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Government documents ...................................................................................................................................... 2
2.2.1 Specification, standards, and handbooks ....................................................................................................... 2
2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings, and publications ........................................................................... 2
2.4 Order of precedence ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3.7 Performance requirements for Class F non-hermetic devices............................................................................. 4
3.8 Performance requirements for Class L non-hermetic devices ............................................................................. 4
3.9 General ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.9.1 Implementation of this specification ............................................................................................................... 6
3.9.3 Design and construction ................................................................................................................................. 7
3.9.3.1 Lead finish ................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.9.5 Marking of devices ......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.9.5.1 Part or Identifying Number (PIN) ............................................................................................................... 8
3.9.5.1.1 Device type .......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.9.5.1.2 Device class designator ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.9.5.1.3 Case outline ......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.9.5.1.4 Lead finish ............................................................................................................................................ 9
3.9.5.2 Index point................................................................................................................................................. 9
3.9.5.3 Lot identification code (date code) ............................................................................................................ 9
3.9.5.5 Manufacturer’s designating symbol ........................................................................................................... 9
3.9.5.6 Country of manufacture ............................................................................................................................. 9
3.9.5.7.1 Class K and L serialization ................................................................................................................... 9
3.9.5.7.2 Class H, G, D and F ............................................................................................................................. 9
3.9.5.8 Special marking ......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.9.5.8.3 Certification mark ............................................................................................................................... 10
3.9.5.9 Marking option for controlled storage of Class H and G .......................................................................... 11
3.10.1 Certification of conformance....................................................................................................................... 11
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3.11 Recycled, recovered, environmentally preferable, or biobased materials ....................................................... 12
4.1 General verification ........................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Quality Management (QM) Program ................................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Baseline process flows ...................................................................................................................................... 12
4.4 Quality management (QM) plan ........................................................................................................................ 13
4.4.1 Self-audit program ........................................................................................................................................ 13
4.4.2 Change control procedures .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Verification for QML listing ................................................................................................................................ 13
4.5.1.3 Classes E, G, H, K, F, and L process flow audits .................................................................................... 13
4.5.1.4 Class D process flow audit ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.5.2.1 Class H and K QML listing ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.5.2.2 Class G, D, F and L QML listing .............................................................................................................. 14
4.5.2.3 Class E listing .......................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.4.4 Baseline index of documents ....................................................................................................................... 15
6.4.5 Baseline process flow................................................................................................................................... 15
6.4.6 Burn-in lot ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
6.4.8 Compound bond ........................................................................................................................................... 15
6.4.18 Element ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4.19 Film microcircuit ......................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4.20 Final seal .................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.4.25 Inspection lot formation .............................................................................................................................. 17
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6.4.26 Integral substrate/package ......................................................................................................................... 17
6.4.27 Known good die (KGD) .............................................................................................................................. 17
6.4.32 Non-continuous production ........................................................................................................................ 17
6.4.34 Package type ............................................................................................................................................. 17
6.4.35 Passive element ......................................................................................................................................... 17
6.4.38 Production lot ............................................................................................................................................. 17
6.4.39 Qualifying activity ....................................................................................................................................... 18
6.4.40 Quality function deployment (QFD) ............................................................................................................ 18
6.4.43 Similar devices ........................................................................................................................................... 18
6.4.44 Standard evaluation circuit (SEC) .............................................................................................................. 18
6.4.45 Statistical process control (SPC) ................................................................................................................ 18
6.7 Subject term (key work) listing .......................................................................................................................... 19
6.8 List of acronyms ................................................................................................................................................ 20
6.9 Change from previous issue.............................................................................................................................. 20
A.1.3 Description of appendix A .............................................................................................................................. 21
A.2.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
A.2.2 Government documents................................................................................................................................. 21
A.2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks................................................................................................ 21
A.2.4 Order of precedence ...................................................................................................................................... 22
A.3 QUALITY SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 22
A.3.2 Quality system ............................................................................................................................................... 22
A.3.2.1 QM plan .................................................................................................................................................... 22
A.3.2.1.5 Baseline index of documents ............................................................................................................... 23
A.3.2.5 QM program (TRB option) ........................................................................................................................ 24
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A.3.2.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 24
A.3.2.5.4 Alternative method correlation, confirmation, and implementation procedures .................................... 25
A.3.2.5.4.1 Correlation, confirmation, and implementation ................................................................................ 25
A.3.2.5.4.2 Alternative methods ........................................................................................................................ 26
A.3.2.5.4.2.1 Standard evaluation circuits (SEC) ............................................................................................ 26
A.3.2.5.4.2.2 Periodic assessment of alternative methods .............................................................................. 26
A.3.2.5.5 TRB records ......................................................................................................................................... 26
A.3.3 Conversion of customer requirements ........................................................................................................... 26
A.3.4.1 Changes in design, materials, or processing ............................................................................................ 27
A.3.5 Change control .............................................................................................................................................. 27
A.3.5.1 Configuration control ................................................................................................................................. 27
A.3.6 Control and acceptance of incoming materials .............................................................................................. 28
A.3.6.1 Supplier control program........................................................................................................................... 28
A.3.6.2 Incoming, in-process, and outgoing inventory control ............................................................................... 28
A.3.7 Customer supplied material ........................................................................................................................... 28
A.3.8.1 Material and element traceability .............................................................................................................. 28
A.3.8.3 Production lot traceability .......................................................................................................................... 28
A.3.8.4 Country of manufacture ............................................................................................................................ 28
A.3.8.5 Production lot identification ....................................................................................................................... 28
A.3.9 Process control .............................................................................................................................................. 29
A.3.9.1 Process and material controls................................................................................................................... 29
A.3.10 Inspection and testing .................................................................................................................................. 29
A.3.12 Examples of assembly and verification travelers ......................................................................................... 29
A.3.13 Failure and defect analysis and data feedback ............................................................................................ 30
A.3.13.1 Procedure in case of test equipment failure or operator error ................................................................. 30
A.3.13.1.1 Procedure for sample tests ................................................................................................................ 30
A.3.13.1.2 Procedure for screening tests ............................................................................................................ 30
A.3.13.2 Failure and corrective action reports ....................................................................................................... 30
A.3.14 Failure analysis and corrective action program............................................................................................ 30
A.3.14.1 Reports and analyses of defective devices and failure ........................................................................... 30
A.3.15 Atmospheric control and handling................................................................................................................ 30
A.3.15.1 ESD handling control program ................................................................................................................ 30
A.3.15.2 Cleanliness and atmosphere control in work areas ................................................................................ 31
A.3.16 Control of quality records ............................................................................................................................. 31
A.3.16.1 Records to be maintained ....................................................................................................................... 31
A.3.16.2 Altered records ....................................................................................................................................... 31