Design of Accelerated Reliability Tests Part 1: Piecewise Linear Failure Rate Models

Abstract: [Jun 2004, pp. 11-19] Management wants MTBF demonstrated ASAP. Demonstration tests are too short to show MTBF. The author proposes piecewise linear failure rate functions and acceleration alternatives providing a credible MTBF estimate. See Part 2 in Sep 2004 pp. 6-15, 28 and corrections in Dec 2004 p. 14.

Keywords: Accelerated Life Testing