Test Strategy
Burn-in & Screening Strategy
Develop production screening around relevant defects, stresses and acceptance criteria.
Purpose & Benefit
When This Activity Helps
Use where early-life failures, latent defects or production variation need investigation. A proportionate strategy helps balance defect detection with cost, throughput and the risk of unnecessary damage.
Project Information
Typical Inputs
The scope is tailored to the available evidence. Useful inputs include:
- Early-life failure and defect history
- Component stress limits and production constraints
- Existing burn-in, ESS or HASS evidence
Engineering Approach
How SPACEREL Supports Your Project
SPACEREL reviews candidate screens, stress levels, duration and monitoring. Screen effectiveness and possible life consumption are considered. Screening is distinguished from qualification and long-term reliability demonstration.
Documented Outcomes
Typical Deliverables
Deliverables are agreed before work starts and can include:
- Burn-in or screening strategy
- Stress limits and acceptance criteria
- Recommendations for effectiveness validation
Reliability Toolkit
Related Calculators
Explore equivalent thermal exposure when assessing screening duration and possible life consumption.
Methods & Evidence
Selected References
- NIST/SEMATECH: Assessing Product Reliability
Reliability distributions, life-data analysis and test-planning guidance.
Project Context
Where This Activity Can Help
Explore the relevant lifecycle stages.