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The reliability function, R(t), defines the probability that a system or component will perform its required function without failure for a specified time ‘t’. For systems with a constant failure rate (λ), it is described by the exponential distribution: [latex]R(t) = e^{-\lambda t}[/latex]. This function is fundamental to predicting the longevity and performance of a product.
The reliability function, also known as the survival function, is the complement of the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of failure, F(t). That is, [latex]R(t) = 1 – F(t)[/latex]. It provides a time-dependent measure of a system’s ability to remain operational. The function always starts at R(0) = 1 (100% probability of survival at time zero) and monotonically decreases towards 0 as time approaches infinity.
A key related concept is the failure rate, or hazard function, [latex]h(t)[/latex], which represents the instantaneous probability of failure at time t, given that the system has survived up to that time. The relationship is given by [latex]h(t) = f(t) / R(t)[/latex], where f(t) is the probability density function of failure. The reliability function can be derived from the hazard function as [latex]R(t) = e^{-\int_{0}^{t} h(\tau) d\tau}[/latex].
In the special but common case of the exponential distribution, the failure rate [latex]\lambda[/latex] is constant. This ‘memoryless’ property implies that the age of the component does not affect its likelihood of failing in the next instant. This model is often applied during the ‘useful life’ phase of a product’s lifecycle, after initial defects have been weeded out and before wear-out mechanisms dominate.
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