scope:

This standard establishes the requirements for the implementation of Standard Electronic Modules (SEM) in the design and construction of selected military electronic systems. The selection of systems for which this standard will be invoked in a contract should be based upon the criteria set forth in MIL-HDBK-246.

The purpose of this standard is to provide the acquisition activity with specific instructions for implementation of the Standard Electronic Modules (SEM) in order to reduce system life cycle costs. This standard also provides instructions for the preparation of a standard electronic module design approval request, instructions for preparing module descriptions, instructions for preparing module specifications, test requirements for digital modules, and test requirements for analog modules.

intended Use:

This standard contains requirements for employing standard electronic modules.