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Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

Written by Symestic | Jun 15, 2024 4:16:10 PM
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is a key figure that measures the average operating time of a system or component between two failures. MTBF is a measure of reliability and is used for maintenance planning and to improve system reliability.

  • Reliability: Evaluation of the operating time between failures.
  • Maintenance planning: Basis for preventive maintenance strategies.
  • Product lifetime: Assessment of the average lifetime of products.

MTBF helps to improve the reliability of systems and to plan maintenance intervals optimally.