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Honored ContributorMTBF Value for MAX V CPLD
Hello there, I am Vijetha from iWave Systems. We are using Max v CPLD (MAX V 5M2210ZF324) in our design. We need to know what is the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) for MAX V CPLD of part numb...
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Honored ContributorHow are you defining a failure?
With programmable logic devices MTBF calculations are often dependent on the logic you program and how you use it. If you have asynchronous events that are not handled properly in the logic, your MTBF may be very low. If you "Harden" your design you can have fairly high MTBF. If you are looking only at silicon failures, the value is high, and if you are looking at single event upsets, your MTBF will depend on the your operating altitude. Pete
