Preface
Acknowledgment
1 Basic Reliability Theory
Means and Frequency Distributions
Probability Theory, the Gaussian, Binomial, Exponential, Gamma and Weibull Distributions
Confidence Limits, Goodness of Fit, the Chi-Square Distribution, Precision of Measurement
Student's t Variance Ratio
2 Calculating Equipment and System Reliability
The Exponential Law of Reliability
Prediction of Reliability, Product Law of Reliability
System Prediction from Failure Rates
Calculation of Life Tests
Determination of Confidence Limits
3 Safety and Derating Factors
Reliability through Redundancy, Standby Redundancy, Parallel Redundancy, Group Redundancy
Weight and Reliability Factors
Reliability through Derating, Thermionic Valves, Semiconductors, Resistors, Capacitors, Transformers, Inductors, Relays
4 Reliability in Construction
Inadequate design features
Poor Performance under Adverse Conditions
Constructional Techniques, Printed Wiring, Encapsulation, Connections
Eliminating Mechanical Stress
Cooling Techniques
Sealing Problems
Filling Gases
5 Environmental Effects Reliability
Climatic Conditions in the World, Arctic, Tropical, Desert, Maritime, Upper Atmosphere
Environmental Stresses, Vibration, Shock, Noise, Pressure, Radiation, Acceleration
The Environment and it Effect on Electronics, High Temperature, Solar Radiation, Heat Dissipation, Low Temperature, Components, Humidity, Materials, Corrosion, Effects on Plastics
6 Reliabilty Through Microelectronics
Subdivisions of Microelectronics
Thin Film Integrated Circuits, Materials, Resistors and Capacitors, Transistors
Photolithographic Techniques
Connections; Semiconductor Integrated Circuits, Materials, Epitaxy, Masking and Diffusion Techniques; Hybrid Circuits; Reliability Evaluation of Thin Film and Semiconductor Integrated Circuits
7 Failure Rates for Electronic Components
Distribution of Failure Rates, Lowest Recorded Failure Rates, Failure Rate Figures for Transistors, Diodes, Rectifiers, Tubes, Lamps, Fixed Resistors, Variable Resistors, Fixed Capacitors, Variable Capacitors, Transformers, Coils and Chokes, Relays, Switches, Crystals, Rotary Devices, Connectors, Joints, Miscellaneous Items
Index