Low-Power Engineering sat down to discuss reliability with Ken O’Neill, director of high-reliability product marketing at Actel; Brani Buric, executive vice president at Virage Logic; Bob Smith, vice ...

There are many aspects to understanding how to design reliable products, but let’s start by some explanation of the terminology used when describing reliability. Failure rate, λ (lambda), is defined ...

Failure of a coating can be either predictable or unpredictable. All coatings are meant to provide a specific performance level in a particular environment. A premature failure specifies that there is ...

Hybrid vehicles have become increasingly popular due to their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact. However, one critical aspect of owning a hybrid is understanding the costs and ...

SecondHand Sense/Toyota Avensis diesel:You could be knocked down in the rush to buy a second-hand Toyota Avensis diesel. The fact that it has Toyota's reputation for reliability, is very economical, ...

Sports cars are often synonymous with speed, luxury, and performance, but how do they fare as daily drivers? Understanding the reliability of sports cars in everyday use requires examining various ...

Low-Power Engineering sat down to discuss reliability with Ken O’Neill, director of high reliability product marketing at Actel; Brani Buric, executive vice president at Virage Logic; Bob Smith, vice ...