Electronic integrated circuits; memories

HS v2022 Code: 854232

About electronic integrated circuits; memories

HS code 854232 covers electronic integrated circuits, specifically those used for memory storage and retrieval. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader electronics and information technology sectors, enabling the development of a wide range of digital devices and systems. As the demand for data storage and processing continues to grow, the importance of the electronic integrated circuits industry has become increasingly significant, underpinning advancements in areas such as 854231 Processors and controllers, 851762 Telecommunications equipment, and 847130 Automatic data processing machines.

Production process

The production of electronic integrated circuits for memory applications involves a complex series of processes, including semiconductor wafer fabrication, chip design, and assembly. Key techniques used in this industry include photolithography, thin-film deposition, etching, and doping to create the intricate circuitry and memory structures within the integrated circuits. Automated assembly and testing procedures ensure the reliability and quality of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of electronic integrated circuits for memory applications include silicon wafers, various chemical compounds for semiconductor processing, specialized machinery and equipment for fabrication and assembly, and highly skilled technical personnel to design, engineer, and operate the production processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the electronic integrated circuits; memories industry (HS code 854232) are a wide range of memory-based integrated circuits, such as 854233 Amplifiers, 854234 Other electronic integrated circuits, and 854239 Parts of electronic integrated circuits. These memory-focused integrated circuits are essential components in a vast array of electronic devices, from personal computers and smartphones to industrial control systems and 851762 Telecommunications equipment.

Revisions to 854232

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 854232. The most recent 1 version of this code (854232) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 854232.

Family tree for electronic integrated circuits; memories

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8542'>8542: Electronic integrated circuits</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854232'>854232: Electronic integrated circuits; memories</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854231'>854231: Electronic integrated circuits; processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854233'>854233: Electronic integrated circuits; amplifiers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854239'>854239: Electronic integrated circuits; n.e.c. in heading no. 8542</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/854290'>854290: Parts of electronic integrated circuits</a>"]

    

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