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micron

A micron is a unit of measurement used to determine the thickness of a label, adhesive or liner. 1 micron is equal to a one millionth of a meter (or one thousandth of a millimeter).

MIL-STD-202G

MIL-STD-202G (Note 12, Method 215K) tests to verify that component markings will remain legible and color coding will not fade after exposure to solvents and processes typically used to remove solder flux, fingerprints, and other contaminants from printed conductors, contact blocks, etc.

• DERAY MTSR

MIL-STD-883E

MIL-STD-883E Note 4, Method 2015.13 – establishes universal methods, procedures, and controls for testing microelectronic devices suitable for use in military and aerospace systems. Method 2015.11 refers to solvent resistance.

MSI

MSI is an abbreviation for “mil-square inches”, which means 1000 square inches. It is a unit of measurement when purchasing large rolls of label materials.