Entering MIL-HDBK-217 VHSIC/VLSI CMOS Integrated Circuits
The following table describes the part parameters required for the VHSIC/VLSI CMOS subcategory of integrated circuits when a MIL-HDBK-217 model is selected for the calculation.
Parameter
Type
Description
Type
Choice List [Parts Count also]
The type of device. Choices vary by model.
Technology Type
Choice List [Parts Count also]
The technology type of the device. Choices vary by subcategory.
Manufacturing Process
Choice List [Parts Count also]
The type of manufacturing process. Choices are:
Non QML/QPL
QML/QPL
Feature Size
Real [Parts Count also]
The feature size of the device. The units are microns. Common values range from 1.0 to 2.5.
Dissipation Surface
Real [Parts Count also]
The dissipation surface area of the device. The units are square centimeters. Common values range from 0.1 to 3.0.
ESD Susceptibility
Integer [Parts Count also]
The voltage that causes the part to fail. Common values range from 0 to 16,000. If the value is unknown, use 0.
Seal
Choice List [Parts Count also]
The type of package seal. Choices are:
Hermetic
Non-Hermetic
Quality Level
Choice List
The quality screening level used in the manufacturing of the device. Choices are:
S
B
B-1
Commercial
Commercial, unknown pedigree
If the device is screened to custom or intermediate programs, you can enter a Pi Q value directly in Pi Q Value. For more information, see MIL-HBDK-217 Quality Levels.
Pins
Integer [Parts Count also]
The number of active pins in the package.
Package Type
Choice List [Parts Count also]
Indicates how the chip is packaged. Choices vary by model.
Years in Production
Choice List [Parts Count also]
The number of years the device has been in production. Choices are:
>=2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
<=0.1
[Temperature Parameters]
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For more information, see Comprehensive Temperature Parameters.
[Derating Parameters]
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For more information, see Derating Parameters.