ground (GND)

(1) The common or zero-potential pin(s) of the device under test.

NOTE 1 Ground pins are not latch-up tested.

NOTE 2 A ground pin is sometimes called VSS.

(2) A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of earth.

(3) The position or portion of an electrical circuit at zero potential with respect to the earth.

(4) A conducting body, such as the earth or the hull of a steel ship used as a return path for electric currents and as an arbitrary zero reference point.

References

JESD625-A, 12/99

JESD625-A, 12/99

JESD625-A, 12/99