This article describes the statistical reliability and lifetime analysis with the focus on electronic devices. It contents the basics of statistical methods. These include lifetime distributions for electronic components, hypothesis tests and quality of data characteristics. Practical data analysis is also part of this paper....

Metallic sintering with silver or copper pastes to attach semiconductor dies, baseplates or coolers has replaced conventional soldering techniques within high-temperature applications. Devices with special requirements regarding lifetime and reliability include the sintering interconnects as well. For a better understanding of the sintering process, the...