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Reliability Prediction

The TRADES® Reliability Prediction module is a simple easy-to-use Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction tool that, depending on the options purchased, implements the new RIAC 217Plus™ methodology, as well as the MIL-HDBK-217F, Bellcore SR-332, HRD-5, IEC 62380, and Siemens SN29500 approaches. Some unique benefits to the TRADES® Reliability Prediction module include: Utilize more than one prediction model within the analyses of a system Easily include actual data if test or field information is available Switch between prediction models without re-keying the bill of material Apply specific part stresses to individual parts or use global defaults or specific values Select different part quality levels for individual parts or use global defaults Assign multiple missions to assemblies to derive the probability of multiple mission successes Perform full system level reliability allocations complex assemblies Create the bill of material in the program or import the bill of material as a CSV text file Build a custom part library available to other projects Link datasheets to part libraries for easy retrieval Adjust handbook values based on reliability of the data

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"217Plus" is the latest US Department of Defense Reliability Information Analysis Center (RIAC) reliability prediction methodology developed to be the replacement for MIL-HDBK-217F. It supercedes PRISM® (trademark of Alion Science and Technology) previously released by the Center.

Purchase price of all options includes one (1) year of maintenance at no charge.