Computer Calculation of Device, Circuit, Equipment, and System Reliability

A grouping into four classes is proposed for all reliability computations that are related to electronic equipment. Examples are presented of reliability computations in three of these four classes. Each of the three specific reliability tasks described was originaly undertaken to satsify an engineering need for reliability data. The form and interpretation of the print-out of the specific reliability computations is presented. The justification for the costs of these computations is indicated. The skills of the personnel used to conduct the analyses, the interfaces between the personnel, and the timing of the projects is discussed.