... Tests and testing Stochastic modelling This paper addresses a quality inspection problem that a semiconductor manufacturer faces. In the final test of semiconductor devices, automatic testing machines are used to examine various performance measurements to judge whether each device satisfies...

... Group Publishing Limited 2008 Tests and testing Product life cycle x₀, x₁, x₂=stresses (design, low and high) ξ=extrapolation factor where ξ=(x₁−x_0)/(x2...

..., this paper also provides a framework in which many software reliability growth models can be described. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Tests and testing Mean Estimation Software reliability growth models (SRGMs) are used to measure the software reliability and to control...

... a test under the assumption of this model. Nesar Ahmad can be contacted at: ahmad_n@usp.ac.fj © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2006 Inspection Tests and testing Optimization techniques Optimum design Accelerated life tests (ALTs) are used to estimate the lifetime of highly...

... is employed instead of the traditional one. Measurement characteristics Mean time between failures Regression analysis Tests and testing Currently, the manufacturers are challenged to develop new products in a short period using modern technologies and simultaneously they must continue to make...