component

Definition

set of materials, assembled according to defined and controlled processes, which cannot be disassembled without destroying its capability and which performs a simple function that can be evaluated against expected performance requirements

Notes

  • NOTE 1 The term "part" is synonymous.
  • NOTE 2 The term "part" is preferred when referring to purely mechanical devices.
  • NOTE 3 The term "component" is preferred for EEE devices.

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