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Kirk Gray — Active Contributor

Author of Accelerated Reliability articles and Next Generation HALT and HASS, plus, co-host on Speaking of Reliability.


This author's archive lists contributions of articles and episodes.

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SOR 543 Evaluating a Discreet Component for Reliability

SOR 543 Evaluating a Discreet Component for Reliability

Evaluating a Discreet Component for Reliability

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing a question on testing of a single transistor for reliability assurance.
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SOR 530 An Interesting Discovery

SOR 530 An Interesting Discovery

SOR 530 An Interesting Discovery

Abstract

Kirk discusses a very interesting failure mechanism in a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) design and manufacturing company he briefly worked at and what the detailed failure analysis showed.
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SOR 524 Why Did I Write a HALT Book

SOR 524 Why Did I Write a HALT Book

Why Did I Write a HALT Book

Abstract

Kirk discusses the reason he wrote a book, co-authored with John Paschkewitz, on basic HALT and HASS methods along with new developments and opportunities to use HALT methods for digital software-hardware failure issues.
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SOR 518 The Folly of Reliability Predictions

SOR 518 The Folly of Reliability Predictions

SOR 518 The Folly of Reliability Predictions

Abstract

Kirk discusses the continued reliance on the misleading approach of using reliability prediction for reliability development.
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SOR 512 Learning From Any Failure

SOR 512 Learning From Any Failure

SOR 512 Learning From Any Failure

Abstract

Kirk discusses the many times his home appliances failing and doing his own failure analysis and the limitations.
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SOR 506 Encountering a Radical Idea

SOR 506 Encountering a Radical Idea

SOR 506 Encountering a Radical Idea

Abstract

Kirk discusses his experiences in semiconductor manufacturing and systems manufacturing that led him to an understanding and agreement of the radical ideas that Gregg Hobbs was proposing with HALT and HASS methods.
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SOR 489 3 Questions to Get Started with HALT Planning

SOR 489 3 Questions to Get Started with HALT Planning

3 Questions to Get Started with HALT Planning

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing a listener’s question on how to get started with HALT (Highly Accelerated Limit Test).
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SOR 488 What Were They Thinking

SOR 488 What Were They Thinking

What Were They Thinking

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing what engineers estimated stress and environmental use conditions and loads for long term use and reliability during new product development
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SOR 475 Cat vs Dog Reliability

SOR 475 Cat vs Dog Reliability

Cat vs Dog Reliability

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing the question of which common pet has more reliable behavior and how this relates to quality versus reliability
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SOR 474 Preventing a Public Reliability Problem

SOR 474 Preventing a Public Reliability Problem

Preventing a Public Reliability Problem

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing how to prevent a field problem from becoming a widely disseminated through the media
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SOR 469 Should You Design for Corner Cases

SOR 469 Should You Design for Corner Cases

Should You Design for Corner Cases

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing whether to design for the anticipated extreme corner case of environmental stresses that some percentage of the product may see in use.
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SOR 468 When Are You Done Investing in Reliability

SOR 468 When Are You Done Investing in Reliability

When Are You Done Investing in Reliability

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing testing and monitoring the development of reliability and sustaining reliability and when to stop product improvement using HALT methods.
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SOR 460 The Number One Challenge for HALT

SOR 460 The Number One Challenge for HALT

The Number One Challenge for HALT

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing the common response from design engineers when a weakness is found in HALT that is well outside the specifications
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SOR 459 Where to Learn About HALT Today

SOR 459 Where to Learn About HALT Today

Where to Learn About HALT Today

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discussing a little of the history of Kirk’s working with Dr. Gregg Hobbs, PE, the former IEEE/CPMT technical group Accelerated Stress Testing and Reliability and the future of promoting and teaching the use of HALT and HASS.
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SOR 438 Making Testing Useful for Your Organization

SOR 438 Making Testing Useful for Your Organization

Making Testing Useful for Your Organization

Abstract

Kirk and Fred discuss whether reliability testing is necessary or not.
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