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MIL-STD-883, Microcircuits, has been updated.  The new release is Revision K with Change Notice 2.  It is available from Document Center Inc. now in both paper format and  for pdf download.  This is an essential test method  standard for the electronics industry.  You’ll want the new edition if you use this document.

While the Change Notice 1 for Revision K focused in on only 1 test method (1018 on internal gas analysis was completely rewritten), Change Notice 2 has a long list of corrections.  Here is the summary straight from the document itself:

1005.11: TABLE 1 Notes: Corrected typo, changing “pressures” to “temperatures”
1014.16: 1.1.c Note added to provide clarification of the conversion.
1014.16: 2.1.2.3 Clarifiation of the mass spectometer’s sensitivity.
1014.16: 2.4.4 Clarifiation of the mass spectometer’s sensitivity.
1014.16: 2.4.5.1 Clarifiation of test times for TCF.
1014.16: 2.4.6.1 Better define failure criteria.
1014.16: 2.4.7.1 Clarification of retest without error code.
1014.16: 2.4.7.2 Clarification of retest with error code.
1014.16: 2.8.2.1 Standards are to be calibrated once per year.
1014.16: 2.8.3.3.3 Clarification of thermal bake out.
1014.16: TABLE V Corrected typo Equivalent “L” Value for >0.40<0.50 package volume.
1015.12: TABLE 1 Notes: Corrected typos, changing “pressures” to “temperatures”.
1018.9: 2.1.2 Clarification of Quarterly calibration for other gases.
2003.13: 3.1 Typo correction diethylamine.
2003.13: 4.4 Solderability test. The test is divided into two methods: Dip and Look and BGA/CGA Surface Mount.
2009.13: 3.3.6.b i. Solder column base is misaligned such that the column is not within the perimeter of the pad.
2009.13: 3.3.6.i i. Solder column base is misaligned such that the column is not within the perimeter of the pad.
2009.13: 3.3.6.o Pad dewetting/non-wetting greater than 5% of the pad surface area.
2012.10: Complete re-write of this test method.

2017.12: 3.1.2.1.c End terminated elements with less than 50% attach adhesive visible on each side termination and or less than 75% attach visible on the end of the termination. (see figs. 2017-5, 2017-6, and 2017-7).
3013.2: 3.3.2 Pulse amplitude shall be equal to VOH (max); shall be superimposed on a dc level equal to VOH (min).
3019.2: 1.2 Corrected symbols for pi (π).
4003.2: 3.3.1 Corrected symbols for delta(Δ).
4006.2: 3.1 Corrected equation for Rg prime (RGʹ).

As you can see, it’s quite a list! If you’re used to black lines in the margins, they are not provided.  This above list is your guide to the updates.  You’ll need to comply with them by 8/25/2017.

This test method standard is so widely used in the electronics industry, the importance of this update is obvious.  So you’ll need the new edition asap.  Document Center Inc. has been providing the defense contracting community with specs and standards since 1982.  You can search for and order the items you need at our webstore, www.document-center.com.  Here is a link to the order page for MIL-STD-883 for your convenience.  A benefit of using Document Center?  Our best-in-class notification service comes free with your purchase!

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MIL-STD-883, “Microcircuits,” has been updated.  The new Revision K dated 4/25/2016 has replaced the previous Revision J with Notices 1 to 5.  It is available from Document Center Inc. in both paper format and for pdf download.  It can also be included in our Standards Online company-wide access service.  It is one of our most frequently-sold standards and used extensively thoughout the electronic industry across the globe.

When will you need to comply with the changes in MIL-STD-883 K?  You have until October 24, 2016, to conform with these updates.

What are the changes in the new Revision K?  Changes have been made to these Test Methods as follows:

• Test Method 1005 Steady state life/Burn-in test: TJmax changes.
• Test Method 1010 Temperature cycling: Monitoring sensor definition.
• Test Method 1014 Seal: OLT procedure updates and added new A5 procedure.
• Test Method 1015 Steady state life/Burn-in test: TJmax changes.
• Test Method 1034 Die penetrant test (for plastic devices): Polaroid film alternative.
• Test Method 2001 Constant acceleration: Add testing diagram.
• Test Method 2003 Solderability: Complete re-write. Associated change to delete IPC J-STD-002 in paragraph 2.3 of the 883 main body.
• Test Method 2009 External visual: Add chip-in-place criteria.

When do you use MIL-STD-883 K?  MIL-STD-883 is used for U.S. government work, specifically to test microelectronic devices to confirm that they are suitable for use in Military and Aerospace electronic systems.  As a Standard, the publication can be called out and enforced in government contracts.  And, of course, since many of these products are also used for civilian purposes, the tests are frequently referenced for other applications as well.

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