This standard specifies the requirements, also known as “relifing requirements”, for the planned, intentional storage, control, and removal from storage of electronic, electrical and electromechanical parts which are intended to be used for space applications.
The relifing process is a lot quality control activity. The inspections and tests defined do not constitute an up-screening or up-grading of components to a higher level of quality than procured to.
This standard is applicable to all EEE parts covered by ECSS-Q-ST-60 and used in space programmes.
This standard is not applicable to naked dice.
This standard does not cover the relifing of commercial parts.