CECC 200 008:1995

Overview

CECC 200 008:1995 - Process Assessment Schedule: GaAs MMIC process approval is a European component standard originally published under the CECC framework and later adopted as SIST CECC 200 008:2002. Issued by CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization bodies), the document defines a process assessment schedule used to assess and approve Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) fabrication processes for use in electronic components. Note: CECC/SC 52 (the working group reference D97/081) has been disbanded.

Key topics and requirements

The standard focuses on high-level requirements for evaluating and approving GaAs MMIC manufacturing processes. While the full text contains the detailed assessment schedule, the published scope indicates it addresses:

• Process assessment criteria for GaAs MMIC fabrication suitable for microwave and RF applications.
• Documentation and traceability requirements for process flow, materials, and device characterization.
• Approval workflow and recordkeeping needed to qualify a process for procurement or supplier acceptance.
• Quality and conformity checks related to manufacturing consistency, yield control, and defect monitoring.
• Interface with electronic components standards - situating GaAs MMIC process approval within broader electronic component quality systems.

(As the extract does not provide numeric limits or stepwise test procedures, consult the full standard for detailed technical requirements.)

Practical applications and who uses it

This standard is practical for organizations involved in the design, manufacture, procurement, and qualification of microwave semiconductor devices:

• GaAs MMIC manufacturers seeking formal process approval to supply components for commercial, industrial, or defense applications.
• Quality assurance and process engineers who establish qualification protocols, documentation templates, and supplier audits.
• Procurement and qualification teams in OEMs specifying approved processes for RF/microwave subsystems.
• Test labs and certification bodies using the assessment schedule as part of conformity evaluation and supplier assessment.

Using CECC 200 008 supports consistent process qualification, improved traceability, and alignment with European component acceptance practices.

Related standards

• Other CECC process and component standards covering semiconductor devices and electronic component quality assurance.
• National adoptions such as SIST CECC 200 008:2002 (Slovenian equivalent) reflect the document’s regional implementation.
• Organizations should cross-reference broader quality/system standards (e.g., ISO/IEC and industry-specific qualification guidelines) when applying this CECC schedule.

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