Description
Book SynopsisA guide of quick methods for designing electronic equipment that must be designed to withstand severe vibration and shock, this textbook explains how to predict the operational life of electronic equipment. Each concept is illustrated with sample problems and coverage of testing methods.
Table of ContentsPreface xvii
List of Symbols xix
1 Introduction 1
2 Vibrations of Simple Electronic Systems 17
3 Component Lead Wire and Solder Joint Vibration Fatigue Life 39
4 Beam Structures for Electronic Subassemblies 56
5 Component Lead Wires as Bents, Frames, and Arcs 75
6 Printed Circuit Boards and Flat Plates 103
7 Octave Rule, Snubbing, and Damping to Increase the PCB Fatigue Life 150
8 Preventing Sinusoidal Vibration Failures in Electronic Equipment 166
9 Designing Electronics for Random Vibration 188
10 Acoustic Noise Effects on Electronic 234
11 Designing Electronics for Shock Environments 248
12 Design and Analysis of Electronic Boxes 300
13 Effects of Manufacturing Methods on the Reliability of Electronics 330
14 Vibration Fixtures and Vibration Testing 346
15 Environmental Stress Screening for Electronic Equipment (ESSEE) 379
Bibliography 401
Index 405
