Terminology and guidelines
3.3.1 Example
This is an example of an attribute:
Symbol
CIN_D
Description
Input capacitance:
digital pins
—
Min.
7
Max.
pF
Unit
3.4 Definition: Rating
A
rating
is a minimum or maximum value of a technical characteristic that, if exceeded,
may cause permanent chip failure:
•
Operating ratings
apply during operation of the chip.
•
Handling ratings
apply when the chip is not powered.
3.4.1 Example
This is an example of an operating rating:
Symbol
V
DD
Description
1.0 V core supply
voltage
–0.3
Min.
1.2
Max.
V
Unit
3.5 Result of exceeding a rating
40
Failures in time (ppm)
30
20
The likelihood of permanent chip failure increases rapidly as
soon as a characteristic begins to exceed one of its operating ratings.
10
0
Operating rating
Measured characteristic
K10 Sub-Family Data Sheet, Rev. 4 5/2012.
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Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
FREESCALE [ FREESCALE SEMICONDUCTOR, INC ]
