Terminology and guidelines
5.3 Definition: Attribute
An attribute is a specified value or range of values for a technical characteristic that are
guaranteed, regardless of whether you meet the operating requirements.
5.3.1 Example
This is an example of an attribute:
Symbol
Description
Min.
Max.
Unit
CIN_D
Input capacitance:
digital pins
—
7
pF
5.4 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.
5.4.1 Example
This is an example of an operating rating:
Symbol
Description
Min.
Max.
Unit
VDD
1.0 V core supply
voltage
–0.3
1.2
V
MC56F844xx Advance Information Data Sheet, Rev. 2, 06/2012.
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
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