Hybrid integrated circuit

Definition

A hybrid integrated circuit is

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[a]ny 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 criteria:

(a) Containing at least one unencapsulated device;

(b) Connected together using typical IC-production methods;

(c) Replaceable as an entity; and

(d) Not normally capable of being disassembled.^[1]

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