8 mtbf, Mtbf – Kontron SMARC-sXBTi User Manual
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SMARC-sXBTi / Product Specification
3.8
MTBF
The following MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) values were calculated using a combination of manufacturer’s test data, if 
the data was available, and the Telcordia (Bellcore) issue 2 calculation for the remaining parts. 
 The calculation method used is “Telcordia Method 1 Case 3” in a ground benign, controlled environment (GB,GC). This 
particular method takes into account varying temperature and stress data and the system is assumed to have not been 
burned in. 
 Other environmental stresses (extreme altitude, vibration, salt water exposure, etc) lower MTBF values.
System MTBF (hours): tbd
Fans usually shipped with Kontron Europe GmbH products have 50,000-hour typical 
operating life. The above estimates assume no fan, but a passive heat sinking arrangement 
Estimated RTC battery life (as opposed to battery failures) is not accounted for in the above
figures and need to be considered separately. Battery life depends on both temperature 
and operating conditions. When the Kontron unit has external power; the only battery 
drain is from leakage paths.
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