Reliability Prediction - MTBF

The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of your product is calculated based on either MIL-HDBK-217F or commercial (Bellcore) standards. A report will be generated that can be used by your marketing and sales departments or can be issued directly to your customers, if required.

MTBF is the abbreviated term for Mean Time Between Failures. It is the average time expected between failures of a repairable component over some specified time period. MIL-STD-217 and Telcordia are the most popular MTBF prediction guidelines.

Parts Count Analysis - What, When, How?

Parts count analysis is a simple and efficient means to calculating system level reliability by using reliability ratings for each component on the board. It is typically conducted early in the design phase to gauge the reliability of the product before prototypes are made.

Parts Stress Analysis - What, When, How?

Parts stress analysis is conducted at a later stage of development and usually provides a lower, and more accurate MTBF figure. Unlike the parts count method, parts stress takes into account a great deal more information about each component, such as:

• Product Environment.
• Electrical Stress.
• Component Quality Factor.
• Temperature Factor.
• First Year Reliability Estimates.

Approximate Cost

Costing is based on the compexity of the product and type of test, appoximate costing for each service includes a report with recommendations for improvements.

• Parts Count Analysis:
  • NZ$1,500 - 5,000+
• Parts Stress Analysis:
  • NZ$2,500 - 6,500+

Please provide a bill of materials in excel format for a more detailed and accurate quote.