What is BS IEC 60748-23-2 - Reference criteria for integrated circuits about? 
Integrated circuits are globally popular in most electronic devices like automobiles, watches, microwave ovens, computers, televisions, traffic lights etc. BS IEC 60748-23-2 is a part of an international multi-series standard that focuses on aspects of integrated circuits for semiconductor devices.
BS IEC 60748-23-2 applies to high-quality approval systems for hybrid integrated circuits and film structures. The purpose of the tests is to perform visual inspections on the internal materials, construction and workmanship of hybrid, multichip and multichip module microcircuits and passive elements used for microelectronic applications including r.f./microwave. BS IEC 60748-23-2 prescribes reference criteria for the establishment, control, maintenance and development of a certified manufacturing line and represents a manufacturing line certification methodology.
Who is BS IEC 60748-23-2 - Reference criteria for integrated circuits for? 
BS EN BS IEC 60748-23-2 on reference criteria for integrated circuits is useful for: 
- Manufacturer of electronic equipment and components
- Manufacturer of electrical equipment and components
- Maintenance and augmentation teams  
- Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices 
- Fault management teams
- Quality management teams
Why should you use BS IEC 60748-23-2 - Reference criteria for integrated circuits?
Integrated circuits are fundamental building blocks of modern electronic devices. They function as oscillators, timers, computer memory, amplifiers, microcontroller, microprocessors, counters, or logic gates. There are certain specifications regarding the performance of these semiconductor devices.
BS IEC 60748-23-2 provides a framework for use as an assessment/audit tool to assist the suppliers, customers or an independent organization to carry out an assessment of a certified manufacturing line of a hybrid manufacturing company. BS IEC 60748-23-2 provides a blank detail specification, which provides guidance to users of hybrids for procurement purposes. BS IEC 60748-23-2 also provides a means of quality assessment on the basis of qualification approval.
The guidelines in BS IEC 60748-23-2 provide you with standardized reference criteria for integrated circuits that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
