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Foreword

The purpose of this standard is to promote the uniform use of symbols, abbreviations, terms, and definitions throughout the semiconductor industry.

Originally developed to assist the writers and users of specifications and to facilitate the use of JEDEC registration formats, the material has received widespread industry acceptance.

Where applicable, reference is made to standardization documents of the following organizations:

American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI)

Electronic Industries Association (EIA)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

and to Military Specification MIL-S-19500.

The material contained in this standard was formulated under the cognizance of JEDEC Committee JC-10 on Terms and Definitions and approved by the JEDEC Board of Directors.

JEDEC Standard No. 77D incorporates all previously issued supplements and new material. In order that a correct and up-to-date document be maintained, it is the responsibility of the user to collate subsequent supplements. To assist the user, the table of contents of each succeeding supplement will cover all sections. It should be used as the basic reference when looking up each term, definition, or symbol.

The text of this standard is based on JESD77C, which it replaces, and JEDEC Board of Directors ballot JCB-11-56.