K20P120M100SF2 Datasheet, PDF (7/66 Pages) Freescale Semiconductor, Inc – K20 Data Sheet

Terminology and guidelines
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
Min.
–0.3
Max.
1.2
Unit
V
3.5 Result of exceeding a rating
40
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
Measured characteristic
Operating rating
K20 Data Sheet Data Sheet, Rev. 6.1, 08/2012.
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
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