Specifications And Characteristics; What Is A Specification; What Is A Characteristic - Agilent Technologies 16712A Help Manual

Specifications and Characteristics

NOTE:
Definition of Terms
To understand the difference between specifications (see page 103) and
characteristics (see page 103), and what gets a calibration procedure (see
page 104) and what gets a function test (see page 104), refer to appropriate
links within this note.
"Agilent Technologies 16712A Logic Analyzer Specifications" on page 104
"Agilent Technologies 16712A Logic Analyzer Characteristics" on page 105

What is a Specification

A Specification is a numeric value, or range of values, that bounds the
performance of a product parameter. The product warranty covers the
performance of parameters described by specifications. Products
shipped from the factory meet all specifications. Additionally, the
products sent to Agilent Technologies Customer Service Centers for
calibration and returned to the customer meet all specifications.
Specifications are verified by Calibration Procedures.

What is a Characteristic

Characteristics describe product performance that is useful in the
application of the product, but that is not covered by the product
warranty. Characteristics describe performance that is typical of the
majority of a given product, but not subject to the same rigor
associated with specifications.
Characteristics are verified by Function Tests.
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