AbstractThe formulation of total reliability assessment of integrated circuits involves an increasing amount of knowledge and data and hence it requires increasing computerized assistance. To perform this an information system has been designed and implemented. Following engineering practice, the key features of the system are (a) the collection of different types of data, e.g. electrical parameter measurements and qualitative description of the mode and the mechanism of failure and (b) the implementation of procedures coming from methods often applied, e.g. statistical or new approaches, such as formalization of cause—effect chains as studied for artificial intelligence applications. The system architecture has been designed so as to allow direct user maintenance, and hence a quick updating of reliability knowledge and information. Furthermore its modularity eases the implementation of new procedures. Computer support improves the quality of data analysis and allows for the application of new methods and model
展开▼
