The documents below, courtesy of Eldon C. Hall, are the specifications and related documents for the AGC's NOR gate (flat pack, dual 3-input NOR version).
Please see related documents on the AGC Integrated Circuits and Reliability Page. Detailed examination of the problems associated with the packages can be found in those reports, along with die related issues. Additionally, a partial analysis of Apollo devices has been conducted. Additionally, the AGC Integrated Circuit Packages notes go along with this page.
DUAL NOR GATE
(FLAT PACK)
SPECIFICATION CONTROL DRAWING
DRAWING NO. 1006321Sheet 1 of 5 Sheet 2 of 5 Sheet 3 of 5 Sheet 4 of 5 Sheet 5 of 5 .zip file
PROCESS SPECIFICATION
SPECIAL CONDITIONING OF NOR GATES
(FLAT PACKS)Apollo G & N Specification
ND 1002359 Rev. A
August 8, 1967PURPOSE This specification established the minimum requirements for the acceptance of integrated circuit Nor gates and Nor gate expanders for use in flyable deliverable end items. The procedures described herein shall be performed by the G&N Industrial Contractor as part of incoming inspection, screen, and burn-in.
E-1944: THE IMPACT OF THE FLIGHT SPECIFICATIONS ON SEMICONDUCTOR FAILURE RATESJayne Partridge and L. David Hanley, Jr.
June 1967
ABSTRACT The procurement, screen and burn-in, and field history of the semiconductor parts in the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) is given. Both field failures and variability of performance through screen and burn-in are directly related to change occurring in the parts manufacturer's facilities. The problems of developing and sustaining high reliability are discussed.
Apollo Guidance Computer and Other Computer History
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