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Early-failure period
Early-failure period.


That possible early period, beginning at some stated time, during which the failure rate is decreasing rapidly.  
That possible early period, beginning at some stated time, during which the failure rate is decreasing rapidly.  


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Figure 1 - Failure rate / time pattern.
Figure 1 - Failure rate / time pattern.

Latest revision as of 17:18, 28 February 2009

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Early-failure period.

That possible early period, beginning at some stated time, during which the failure rate is decreasing rapidly.

Figure 1 - Failure rate / time pattern.

Reference: I.E.C. (modified)




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)