MIL-HDBK-780, Standard Microcircuit Drawings, has been updated. The new issue is Revision D with Change Notice 2. All material from Change Notice 1 and Change Notice 2 have been interfiled with the Revision D in this release.
The handbook is an overview of SMDs (Standard Microcircuit Drawings). It describes how an SMD is written, clause by clause, including the rationale behind each one. It also includes detailed information about what to include in each requirement.
There are some major changes to this handbook. Here are the notable revisions as listed by the Defense Logistics Agency:
- Figures 5 and 6 have been replaced. The new examples are more current and include provisions for radiation hardness assurance and Class M devices.
- Definitions have been expanded to include Preparing Activity (PA).
- The old MPCAG responsibilities now belong to the PA.
- MIL-HDBK-103 listings are now included in the appropriate QML.
- Figure 4 on SMD preparation flowchart has been updated as well.
Since this is a handbook, it can’t be called out as a requirement in government contracts.
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