scope:

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Note: The Component Technical Specification (CTS) and Subsystem Technical Specification (SSTS) shall take precedence over this standard.

Purpose. This standard specifies standard Thermocouple and Infrared imaging thermal measurement methods for components with electrical/electronic content that shall be used for thermal evaluations, unless otherwise specified. 

Foreword. This standard defines the following two temperature measurement methods for components with electrical/electronic content that are used in a vehicle environment: 

• Thermocouple (TC) 

• Infrared (IR) imaging

Applicability. This standard applies to components with Electrical/Electronic (E/E) content to measure thermal properties.