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Relex Reliability Prediction

Power-Packed Tool for Reliability Prediction Analysis

Reliability prediction methodology provides the basis for reliability evaluation and analysis. By allowing you to assess the reliability of your design prior to production, reliability predictions enable you to build products with confidence. Reliability prediction techniques encompass a broad range of standards and statistical models. By incorporating all globally accepted standards, the Relex ® Reliability Prediction software offers the most comprehensive prediction package available. Known as the standard in a broad range of industries, with Relex Reliability Prediction you can be assured you are using the trusted brand name in prediction analytics.

 

All the standards. Relex Reliability Prediction supports all current prediction standards, such as MIL-HDBK-217, Telcordia, PRISM, and other widely accepted methodologies. Taking prediction one step further, Relex Reliability Prediction allows you to combine models within your Project, and apply MTBF adjustment techniques such as PRISM Process Grades and Telcordia Methods, across any model, providing for high-powered analyses.

 

Advancing prediction methodology. The Relex Reliability Prediction module goes beyond the prediction standard methodology by adding on an impressive number of functional enhancements to ensure all your prediction analysis needs are covered. Relex Reliability Prediction can perform mission profile modeling, supports a number of reliability allocation methods, and offers the ability to model both active and dormant states. Additional features include derating analysis; user-defined parts, quality levels, and environments; and support for global data modifications.

 

The Relex Architect platform. Relex Reliability Prediction includes all the advanced features of Relex Architect's robust, proven framework. A rich user interface is coupled with innovative features such as the invaluable Project Navigator for centralised Project control, the Relex Bar for customised one-click operations, the Task List for quick access to commonly used tasks, and data filtering for ultimate user control of data views. Comprehensive reporting capabilities include easy-to-use Report and Graph Wizards for complete user customisation of output reports and graphs. Relex's Import/Export Wizard enables you to transfer your Project data to and from Relex in a variety of popular formats, including Microsoft Excel ® and Access ® . Additionally, Relex Architect modules are built on a common database, for optimal product integration and data sharing capabilities.

 

Built for the enterprise. Relex's Enterprise Edition supports the high performance, scalable needs of large user bases. Features such as support for Microsoft SQL Server ® and Oracle ® databases, permission based security, user and group roles, front end web interfaces, Relex Dashboard for a high-level overview of system metrics, audit trails for tracking data modifications, and customisable data connectors insure that Relex meets the needs of full scale, enterprise-wide teams.

 

The premier prediction package. The Relex Reliability Prediction module is an out-of-the-box premier prediction package offering all the capabilities you need for ultimate prediction analysis. The comprehensive Parts Libraries included make prediction analyses immeasurably easier and more efficient by providing instant access to an extensive database of component information. Consistently kept up-to-date via monthly downloadable updates, the Relex Parts Libraries are second to none. Relex Reliability Prediction also includes the extensive NPRD/EPRD database of electromechanical failure rate information. The comprehensive analysis options, customisable potential, and seamless integration give you the power to improve product design, streamline your system architecture, and produce more reliable products with confidence.

 

 

FEATURES & BENEFITS

 

Support for all popular prediction standards
Mission profile calculations
Dormancy factors
Global change capabilities
Multiple allocation methods
Derating analyses
What-if? scenarios
Extensive data import and export capabilities
LSAR support
Comprehensive component parts libraries
Custom components
User-defined environments and qualities

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TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Prediction Standards Supported
MIL-HDBK-217 Part Stress
MIL-HDBK-217 Parts Count
Telcordia
PRISM
217Plus
RDF 2000
IEC TR 62380
NSWC Mechanical
Chinese 299B Part Stress
Chinese 299B Parts Count
HRD5


MTBF Adjustment Techniques
Telcordia Method II: laboratory data
Telcordia Method III: field data
Device burn-in
Process grades
Bayesian
Predecessor data


Derating Standards
AS-4613A
AS-4613B
AS-4613C
MIL-HDBK-1547
MIL-STD-975M
TE000-AB-GTP-010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parts Libraries Component Manufacturers
AMD
Analog Devices
AVX
Cypress
Dallas Semiconductor
Fairchild
Harris Semiconductor
Hitachi
Infineon
Intel
International Rectifier
Kemet
KOA Speer
Microsemi
Motorola
Murata
National Semiconductor
Panasonic
Philips
ST Microelectronics
Texas Instruments
Toshiba
Vishay
Xilinx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reliability Allocation Methods
Base, non-normalized
Base, normalized
Equal apportionment by components
Equal apportionment by subsystems
ARINC
AGREE
Feasibility of objectives
Repairable system


Supported Calculations
Failure Rate
MTBF
MTTR
Reliability
Availability


Analysis Outputs
Failure rate vs. operating temperature
Failure rate vs. environment
Failure rate vs. operating stress
Top (n) failure rate contributors


Data Linkages
Event Tree
Fault Tree
FMEA
FRACAS
LCC
Maintainability
OpSim
RBD
Weibull

 

Import/Export Formats
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Text
LSAR


Graph Types
Area
Bar
Line
Pareto
Pie
Scatter
Stacking bar


Report Formats
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Adobe PDF
RTF
HTML


Databases Supported
Microsoft SQL Server
Oracle
Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE)
Microsoft Jet Engine (Access compatible)


Enterprise Modules
Administrator
Audit trail
Dashboard