Terminology and guidelines
3.3.1 Example
This is an example of an attribute:
Symbol
Description
Min.
Max.
Unit
CIN_D
Input capacitance:
digital pins
—
7
pF
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
VDD
1.0 V core supply
voltage
–0.3
1.2
V
3.5 Result of exceeding a rating
40
30
The likelihood of permanent chip failure increases rapidly as
soon as a characteristic begins to exceed one of its operating ratings.
20
10
0
Operating rating
Measured characteristic
K51 Sub-Family Data Sheet, Rev. 2, 4/2012.
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
7
FREESCALE [ Freescale ]
