BS IEC 60748-1:2002

What is BS IEC 60748-1 - General principles for integrated circuits about? 

Integrated circuits are globally popular in most electronic devices like automobiles, watches, microwave ovens, computers, televisions, traffic lights etc. BS IEC 60748-1 gives general information on integrated circuits.

The object of BS IEC 60748-1 is to provide information on the general principles or requirements applicable to the IEC 60748 series, which includes the standards for the various categories or sub-categories of integrated circuits. BS IEC 60748-1 specifies details on terminology Letter symbols, essential ratings and characteristics, measuring methods, acceptance and reliability of integrated circuits and electrostatic sensitive devices.

Who is BS IEC 60748-1 - General principles for integrated circuits for? 

BS EN BS IEC 60748-1 on general principles for integrated circuits is useful for: 

• Manufacturer of electronic equipment and components
• Manufacturer of electrical equipment and components
• Maintenance and augmentation teams 
• Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices
• Fault management teams
• Quality managementteams

Why should you use BS IEC 60748-1 - General principles for integrated circuits?

Integrated circuits are fundamental building blocks of modern electronic devices. They function as an oscillator, timer, computer memory, amplifier, microcontroller, microprocessor, counter or logic gate. There are certain specifications regarding the performance of these semiconductor devices.

BS IEC 60748-1 guides you with standardised general principles for integrated circuits including general terms, types of devices, clamping characteristics of integrated circuits, technological concepts, particular device types of integrated circuits, basic letters, subscripts for digital integrated circuits and subscripts for analogue integrated circuits.

BS IEC 60748-1 also includes the standard format for the presentation of published data, a method for describing essential ratings and characteristics and function, specification of integrated circuits, definitions of cooling conditions, list of preferred temperatures, list of preferred voltages, mechanical ratings, characteristics and other data, production spread and compliance, printed wiring and printed circuits, the general scheme for all types of integrated circuits, basic requirements, specific requirements on the measuring methods, a numbering system for measuring methods, general remarks, general principles and electrical endurance tests.

The guidelines in BS IEC 60748-1 help you perceive general principles for integrated circuits that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.