Electronic components have a wide range of failure modes. These can be classified in various ways, such as by time or cause. Failures can be caused by...

orbit (GEO). Orbits higher than low orbit can lead to early failure of electronic components due to intense radiation and charge accumulation. In 2017,...

as integrated circuits. Passive electronic components are capacitors, inductors, resistors, whilst active components are such as semiconductor devices;...

Failure rate is the frequency with which any system or component fails, expressed in failures per unit of time. It thus depends on the system conditions...

reliability prediction utilise data acquired from tests to failure on electronic components by establishing relationships between the different variables...

DO-213 standards describe multiple MELF components. Because of their cylindrical shape and small size, these components can roll off the workbench or circuit...

Mean time between failures (MTBF) is the predicted elapsed time between inherent failures of a mechanical or electronic system during normal system operation...

mount technology (SMT) components to either perform failure analysis or inspect for solder joint integrity. It is an application of dye penetrant inspection...

consisting of computer components and recording media that are used to retain digital data. It is a core function and fundamental component of computers...

failure of electronic components in semiconductor chips and photovoltaic cells. Its sources are similar to those of TOC's. Depending on the level of purity...

or electronic failures within the ETC have been suspected by some to be responsible for alleged incidents of unintended acceleration. A series of investigations...

which components of a system are exercised before being placed in service (and often, before the system being completely assembled from those components)....

value for the rate of failure of the mechanical and electronic components of a system. It is based upon the idea that the more components that there are in...

example, a group of parallel blocks could require two out of three components to succeed for the system to succeed. By contrast, any failure along a series...

An electronic control unit (ECU), also known as an electronic control module (ECM), is an embedded system in automotive electronics that controls one or...

electronic components. Components meeting these specifications are suitable for use in the harsh automotive environment without additional component-level...

An electronic color code or electronic colour code (see spelling differences) is used to indicate the values or ratings of electronic components, usually...

considers: All components of a design, The functionality of each component, The failure modes of each component, The effect of each component failure mode on...

Electronic design automation (EDA), also referred to as electronic computer-aided design (ECAD), is a category of software tools for designing electronic...

unpredictable results because of the cumulative delays caused by small variations in the values of the electronic components. Many digital systems are data...

An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), or vape, is a device that simulates smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and...

All electronic devices and circuitry generate excess heat and thus require thermal management to improve reliability and prevent premature failure. The...

improvement of existing products. The failure analysis process relies on collecting failed components for subsequent examination of the cause or causes of failure...

as a microchip or simply chip, is a set of electronic circuits, consisting of various electronic components (such as transistors, resistors, and capacitors)...

a small jolt of discomfort, but ESD can inflict severe damage on electronic components, potentially leading to malfunctions and failures. In hazardous...

published by RCA and was used for the prediction of failure rates of electronic components. The emphasis on component reliability and empirical research (e.g....

to connect or "wire" components to one another in an electronic circuit. Electrical components may be fixed to conductive pads on the outer layers, generally...

Electromagnetic warfare or electronic warfare (EW) is warfare involving the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EM spectrum) or directed energy to control...

over-stress of electronic circuits or components, causing overheating and an accompanying release of smoke. The smoke typically smells of burning plastic...

near the critical point, these failures have a greater effect on the surrounding components due to individual components carrying a larger load. This results...