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Document ID:   EIA469       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Standard Test Method for Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) of Ceramic Monolithic Capacitors
Scope:  This document provides terminology, suggested methods, and criteria for characterizing the internal structural features of monolithic, ceramic dielectric capacitors. Its major objective is the accurate evaluation of the internal physical quality of the chip capacitor element as it relates to the functional reliability of the finished capacitor. This Standard also provides needed and useful information pertaining to activities associated with destructive physical analysis (DPA), such as visual inspection and DPA reporting. In addition, it provides tutorial help for problems inherent in DPA sample processing
Status:  Active Adoption Date:  09-MAR-2012      
  Next Review Due:  27-FEB-2032
5910 Doc Category:   Electronic Industries Association (EIA)  
Reaffirmation Date:  01-MAR-2022

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Land and Maritime  
  Adopting Activity: CC  DLA Land and Maritime
Coordination:  Full  
Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca  
DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Land and Maritime  
Other Custodian:  NA   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  

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MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageNotice - Adoption, Tier 2A09-MAR-2012185.4 KB
Document ImageNotice - WithdrawalA01-DEC-2011110.9 KB

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