Shelf like of electronic/electrical devices

Inconsistencies among various industry practices regarding the determination of shelf life for electrical and electronic components are discussed. New methodologies developed to evaluate the shelf life of electrical and electronic components are described, and numerous tests are presented. Based upon testing and analysis using the Arrhenius methodology and typical materials used in the manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, the shelf life of these devices is determined to be indefinite. Various recommendations to achieve an indefinite shelf life are presented to ultimately reduce inventory and operating costs at nuclear power plants