Technical Paper
The Use of Physics-of-Failure Analysis to Predict the Reliability of Semiconductor Devices
1999-03-01
1999-01-0163
The automotive electronics market has seen and will continue to see unimpeded growth due to the substitution of mechanical and electromechanical devices with electrical devices wherever feasible for increased reliability. In addition, automakers are increasingly looking to incorporate advanced electronics technology into their vehicles to satisfy customer demands for more and innovative features. Examples of this are the use of global positioning system (GPS) for directions and roadside assistance and increased integration of the engine and powertrain to provide smoother, more fuel-efficient operation. Despite this growth, however, the automotive electronics market continues to shrink as a percentage of the total market due to the phenomenal growth of the computer and telecommunications markets.
