ABSTRACT
Accelerated Reliability Testing (ART) consists of tests designed to determine the reliability information of a product such as failure intensity, failure probability or survival, or time to failure of a particular product. ART is divided into three phases: preparation phase, implementation phase, evaluation phase. This paper describes the methodology for the preparation of ART of electronic components used in combat vehicles. Before ART is performed, it is extremely important to do test planning including sample selection, test condition selection, ART method selection, determination of stresses level and test duration, etc. The successful design of an ART requires good knowledge of the intended use condition, environmental impact profile, operation and design of the product. Electronic components in combat vehicles often operate in harsh environments and they are generally expected to be subject to higher levels of stress than common commercial electronic components.
