Reliability methods and standards

This tutorial focuses on three aspects of standardization: existing standards and organizations, evolution of standards and creation of new standards, new developments.An overview of existing standards and involved organizations is given. The main standardization institutes and forums for semiconductor reliability are described.The process of introducing new standards and changes is described. New and changed standards are needed when technologies change and when increased knowledge leads to better methods. Also, new application areas and changed customer requirements may lead to changed or new methods.Advantages and disadvantages of standards are discussed, with emphasis on standards for qualification. Development and use of knowledge-based methods is addressed.