ATSAM3S-EK2 Atmel, ATSAM3S-EK2 Datasheet - Page 26

• Manufacturer Part Number: ATSAM3S-EK2
• Description: Development Boards & Kits - ARM EVAL KIT SAM3S8 & SAM3SD8 series
• Manufacturer: Atmel

Specifications of ATSAM3S-EK2

• Rohs: yes
• Product: Development Boards
• Tool Is For Evaluation Of: SAM3SD8
• Core: ARM
• Interface Type: UART
• Description/function: This kit lets designers quickly evaluate and develop code for applications running on Atmel SAM3S microcontrollers.
• Processor Series: SAM3S
• Factory Pack Quantity: 1

Reliability Monitor Program
Each quarter, Atmel’s reliability group subjects a set of representative products to the stress tests previously used for
reliability qualification. These products are selected using criteria that include volume, complexity, fab area, assembly source,
and specific customer requirements. This testing is performed to ensure that the reliability of a technology continues to
meet the assigned goals since its initial qualification. This data is accumulated over several quarters to determine reliability
trends in fab technologies, design rules, and assembly processes. Additionally, this data allows customers to predict
the expected reliability performance of their overall system. The data is also used to identify continuous improvement
opportunities and appropriate corrective actions. Quarterly reliability monitor reports are available on our web site
(http://www2.atmel.com/about/quality/default.aspx, select “Reliability Information”)
Failure Analysis and Corrective Action
In order to continuously improve reliability, it is imperative to understand the root cause of failures and prevent their
recurrence. A systematic approach is necessary to ensure that the more prevalent failures are eliminated first.
Atmel has a policy to analyze every reliability failure for root cause identification. Sources of failures include customer
returns and internal reliability evaluations. A summary and Pareto distribution of all failure mechanisms is used to target
the most common, recurring mechanisms for elimination. This has helped Atmel focus its resources on eliminating
or reducing several failure mechanisms in recent years.
Reliability Targets
Results of the reliability monitor and qualification programs are used to determine the average failure rates for each
technology and major product family. Specific targets are set for technologies based on customer requirements
and maturity level.
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