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COMMON-MODE FAILURE [1 record]

Record 1 2018-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Defects and Failures
  • Security
DEF

A failure that results in a number of devices in a system or systems not functioning in their intended manner.

CONT

Examples of common mode failure causes include environmental conditions, design deficiency, manufacturing deficiency, construction deficiency, operation or maintenance error, natural phenomena, man-induced phenomena, and fires.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Défectuosités et pannes (Électronique)
  • Sécurité
DEF

Condition qui se traduit par le fonctionnement anormal d'un certain nombre d'appareils dans un ou plusieurs systèmes [...]

OBS

Les causes de ce type de défaillance comprennent, entre autres, les conditions environnementales, les défauts de conception, de fabrication et de construction, les erreurs humaines au niveau de l'exploitation et de l'entretien, les phénomènes naturels et provoqués par l'homme et les incendies.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Defectos y fallas electrónicos
  • Seguridad
DEF

Fallo de dos o más ESC [estructuras, sistemas y componentes] de la misma forma o modo debido a una única causa o suceso.

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