MIL-STD-1580A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TEST METHOD STANDARD: DESTRUCTIVE PHYSICAL ANALYSIS FOR ELECTRONIC, ELECTROMAGNETIC, AND ELECTROMECHANICAL (EEE) PARTS (22 DEC 1989)., This standard describes the general requirements forperformance of destructive physical analysis (DPA) on samples ofparts. In addition to the requirements for the analysisprocedures, the general criteria for interpreting results, such as for the acceptance or rejection of associated productionlots, is included for typical electronic, electromagnetic, and electromechanical parts.