Datasheet

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 Description Min. Max. Unit
V
DD
1.0 V core supply
voltage
–0.3 1.2 V
3.5 Result of exceeding a rating
40
30
20
10
0
Measured characteristic
Operating rating
Failures in time (ppm)
The likelihood of permanent chip failure increases rapidly as
soon as a characteristic begins to exceed one of its operating ratings.
Terminology and guidelines
K10 Sub-Family Data Sheet Data Sheet, Rev. 7, 02/2013.
6 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.