ALT Samples and HALT Limits
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing two questions from a listener on HALT and ALT.
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SOR 636 ALT Samples and HALT Limits
SOR 631 What to Do to Avoid Outdated Methods
What to Do to Avoid Outdated Methods
Abstract
This is part two of a discussion Kirk and Fred have over a recent ASQ newsletter with CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) test sample questions at the end.
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SOR 630 Why Do We Use Outdated Methods
Why Do We Use Outdated Methods
Abstract
This is the first part of two podcast that Kirk and Fred have on a recent ASQ Newsletter with sample CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) test questions at the end and how outdated and for Kirk how it is perpetuating irrelevant and misleading reliability paradigms
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SOR 618 Is There a Standard for HALT?
Is There a Standard for HALT?
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Kirk and Fred discussing the use of HALT and whether there is a standard that is used for HALT and the use of test standards in general.
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SOR 617 Engineering Judgement
Engineering Judgement
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing the use of “engineering judgement” in analysis of reliability testing and the results.
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SOR 610 Public Perception and Reliability
Public Perception and Reliability
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Kirk and Fred discussing the public’s perception of reliability after having a product with poor reliability or one with impressive robustness and how the online sharing of information can affect that in sales, or lack of.
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SOR 609 Demistifying Derating
Demistifying Derating
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Kirk and Fred discussing the reasons and practice of derating components for the purpose of improving the reliability of electronics products, as Kirk’s experience has shown most causes of unreliability are due to mistakes and overlooked errors in design, use, or manufacturing
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SOR 602 Is a Test to Pass Useful?
Is a Test to Pass Useful?
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Kirk and Fred discussing the desire of everyone to “Pass the Tests”, which in reliability testing may not provide the best information on a products potential reliability.
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SOR 601 Checkbox Activities
Checkbox Activities
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing those reliability procedures such as cookbook predictions that are “check the box” activities and do not add value and may be misleading
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SOR 591 MTBF, Reliability, and the Curve
MTBF, Reliability, and the Curve
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing how testing a small sample size of a new product results on a larger margin of error for the larger population.
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SOR 590 The Balance of Good Enough
The Balance of Good Enough
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing the trade-offs between selling more reliable equipment for different markets, costs, and how reliable can we make a product
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SOR 581 Testing Without Knowing Mechanisms
Testing Without Knowing Mechanisms
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Kirk and Fred discussing how to test a new product without knowing the specific mechanisms that will be a possible weakness, and reliability issue in the field
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SOR 580 Understanding Use Profiles
Understanding Use Profiles
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Kirk and Fred discussing the planning of the user profiles and use conditions that engineers must make during the design process
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SOR 570 Policy – Minimum Acceptable Failure Analysis
Policy – Minimum Acceptable Failure Analysis
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing when a failure rate of a product is acceptable or not acceptable.
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SOR 569 Dealing with False Positives or False Negatives
Dealing with False Positives or False Negatives
Abstract
Kirk and Fred discussing when to act on improvement of reliability from testing, HALT results, or change in field failure rates
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