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Paragraph 69 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS IN THIS ANNEX

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“Hybrid integrated circuit” (3) means any combination of integrated circuit(s), or integrated circuit with “circuit elements” or “discrete components” connected together to perform (a) specific function(s), and having all of the following characteristics:

  • Containing at least one unencapsulated device;

  • Connected together using typical IC production methods;

  • Replaceable as an entity; and

  • Not normally capable of being disassembled.

    • N.B.: 1. “Circuit element”: a single active or passive functional part of an electronic circuit, such as one diode, one transistor, one resistor, one capacitor, etc.

    • 2. “Discrete component”: a separately packaged “circuit element” with its own external connections.