Faster processors, lowered power targets and shrinking technology have increased the complexity of integrated circuit (IC) reliability analysis. With the 20nm node becoming mainstream, IC design teams ...

The following research paper was discussed at the IEEE Workshop on Accelerated Stress Testing and Reliability. Learn what robust design and reliability engineering really is. Robust Design (RD) ...

A new software tool introduced on Monday by Synopsys promises to improve the reliability and safety of chips designed for areas ranging from automotive and medical to the aerospace and defense sectors ...

The medical device industry is among the wide cross section of industries that benefit from reliability engineering. Four methods presented here offer manufacturers concrete techniques to improve the ...

Reliability and safety are two inter-relatable terms that define the overall effectiveness of any working system ― be it an electrical system, mechanical system, or a combination of both. The concept ...

Achieve the perfect balance between efficiency, noise performance, and miniaturisation—enabling reliable power solutions for ...

• Weibull plots fit a curve through data, not data to a predetermined distribution’s curve. • After evaluating subsystems, their Weibull data is combined to represent the complete system. Weibull ...

Multi-die designs introduce new engineering complexities and design considerations spanning packaging, verification, and ...

Bridges are more than just physical structures; they are vital connections that support communities, economies and daily life. As bridge engineers, we must recognize that designing a bridge is not ...

Circuit aging is emerging as a mandatory design concern across a swath of end markets, particularly in markets where advanced-node chips are expected to last for more than a few years. Some chipmakers ...