List of Definitions
A
Accelerated test: a test during which the level of constraints or the frequency of their application exceeds the value corresponding to specified operational conditions, in order to reduce the time required to obtain a response to constraints.
Aggravated test: an aggravated test is an accelerated test whose guiding principle is to bring an entity to a limit (structural or operating) behavior that renders it unfit for use, submitting it to progressively but relatively rapid increased stresses.
B
Batch: a group of homogeneous products manufactured and verified under the same conditions.
Bill of materials: the list of components achieving the functions of a product.
Burn-in: a manufacturing operation that involves submitting the concerned product, after fabrication, to physical contributions (climatic, electrical and mechanical) so that latent defects are rushed into obvious defects. The objective is to eliminate the products proven defective before delivery to the customer.
Burn-in effectiveness: the effectiveness of the process = percentage of latent defects revealed by burn-in. Economic effectiveness = cost effectiveness of the process, considering its benefits.
C
Capability: the capacity of a process to achieve characteristics that meet the requirements for these characteristics.
Carrier: a set of products integrated by each equipment manufacturer (e.g. airplane, car, train, rocket, satellite and smartphone).
Component: an entity (often an electronic ...
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