Handbook for Robustness Validation of Automotive Electrical/Electronic Modules

The Robustness Validation approach emphasizes knowledge based engineering analysis and testing a product to failure, or a predefined degradation level, without introducing invalid failure mechanisms. The approach focuses on the evaluation of the Robustness Margin between the outer limits of the customer specification and the actual performance of the component These practices integrate robustness design methods (e.g., test-to-failure in lieu of test-to-pass) into the automotive electronics design and development process. With successful implementation of robustness validation practices, the producer and consumer can realize the objectives of improved quality, cost, and time-to-market