Detailed Stress Prediction Programs


217 Predicts (Evaluation Associates)

217 Predicts automates MIL-HDBK-217F Notice 1 Reliability predictions. Features include: tree-structured failure rate summations for subassemblies, hybrids, equipments and systems, part library is formed as program is used, capable of making global changes, and multiple report formats which include sorting, font, title, and other optional capabilities. 

ARM E (Advanced Reliability Modeling) (Confidence Enhancements)

Performs MIL-HDBK-217E-1 reliability prediction. Up to 10 environments can be analyzed and reported on simultaneously. Summary scatter plot ranks components by temperature and stress levels. Assemblies in system limited only by available secondary storage space. All four inductor hot spot temperature approximations are implemented. Commercial part number to MIL-M- 38510 number cross reference from MIL-HDBK 217E. 

ARM F (Advanced Reliability Modeling) (Confidence Enhancements)

Performs MIL-HDBK-217F reliability prediction. Up to 10 environments can be analyzed and reported on simultaneously. Generic resistor/capacitor part number decoding. Temperature and duty cycle can be varied at the component and assembly level for each environment. Messages for parameters not specified or defaulted, for components outside MIL-HDBK-217 derating requirements, and output flags show defaulting parameters for each component modeled. 

CARE® MTBF HDBK-217 Module (Parts Stress) (http://www.bqr.com)

The MTBF prediction module is one of the basic modules that are required to construct the CARE® integrated design environment.
The tool provides capabilities to construct hierarchical project trees that include functional blocks and components data. Project tree of 1000 components can be put together in less then an hour.
MTBF predictions are then performed, using a full set of reliability methods and environments. The CARE® tool includes a library of components with full reliability data.
The CARE® tool provides a very flexible environment for reliability prediction.
Predict Failure Rates of components in accordance with the well known standard: Parts Stress of MIL-HDBK-217

Computer Aided Reliability Program (CARP) (JORI Corp)

Reliability prediction and modeling program developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. Performs both Parts Count and Detailed Stress predictions.

ITEM TOOLKIT: MIL-217 MODULE    (Item Software)

The MIL-217 MODULE of the Item Toolkit program is a reliability prediction tool based on MIL-HDBK-217F, Notice 2 and includes the Parts Stress and Parts Count Methods.  The reliability prediction modules contain automatic computation of failure rates, Pi Factor Rates, redundancy calculations, user defined linked blocks, global editing, and has comprehensive parts libraries.
The Item Toolkit offers tools for performing MIL-HDBK-217, Telcordia, and Mechanical Reliability Predictions, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMECA), and Reliability Block Diagram (RBD), and Fault Tree analyses in one integrated program.
Independent tools are also offered for FMEA (ISO 9000, QS 9000, SAE-J1739) and Maintainability analysis.


Milstress for Windows (Item Software, UK)

Dramatic time savings over manual methods. Confidence in the accuracy of calculations. Ability to link with CAD and other external systems. User friendliness especially for unskilled computer users. Rapid trade-off Studies, and "what if" iterations to improve system reliability. Runs under Windows. 

Milstress (Mitchell & Gothier)

Reliability prediction according to MIL-HDBK-217 features include: error checking, default values, hierarchical structure, accepts hybrids, electronic and nonelectronic commercial parts libraries available. Automatic part entry from libraries and databases, full help facility, accepts nonstandard parts, instant display of failure rates, notepad facility, easy to use menus and forms, wide variety of output options, trade-off studies, and automatic description of system tree structure. 

PC MIL-HDBK-217F (Management Sciences)

Automated reliability prediction program according to MIL-HDBK-217F Notice 1. Features include: menu-driven data loader, duty cycle factors, "what-if" analysis with temp. & environment, graphics front end with database manager, thermal profile multiple levels of equipment, interactive component failure rate generation, global changes. Outputs include MTBF, Lambda and Pi factors, stress ratios, part/assembly/system failure rates. 

PC Stress Analysis (Management Sciences)

Circuit stress analysis package for power and stress calculations on electronic designs. Provides documentation for MIL-STD-785 stress analysis with optional output packages for signal levels, waveforms, etc. Accepts CAD/CAE parts lists and has a graphics front end. Outputs include component overstress warning and output directly to PC Predictor. DC power, voltage, current and thermal dissipation are done automatically. Options include extensive libraries, AC analysis, & transient analysis. 

PREVIEW (Systems Effectiveness Associates)

Combines thermal and reliability analysis with a user definable CAD/CAM/CAE interface. Allows engineers to test the effects of design decisions on product reliability. Menu driven, with on-line help, it allows reliability and thermal analysis to be performed concurrently with design. Thermal program performs the analysis on a full 3D representation of the board. A complete stress analysis is performed in accordance with MIL-STD-217. 

R1 (includes R1-Lite, R1-Engine, R1-Professional and WinR1) (Systems Exchange)

Provides both parts count and full stress prediction methods according to virtually any reliability standard or model including MIL-HDBK-217E and F, Bellcore, DTRC-90/010 (mechanical reliability) and the AT&T model. R1 is supported by a complete parts catalog manager, which provides access to thousands of piece-parts. R1 includes data on nearly 100,000 piece-parts. In addition to reliability prediction, R1 provides a sophisticated range of reliability model options, including K of N redundancy with standby or active state and with or without repair of failed components. 

RAM Commander - MIL-HDBK-217 PS   (ALD)

MIL-HDBK-217 Module for Parts Stress and Parts Count reliability prediction is based on MIL-HDBK-217 E, F, F Notice 1, F Notice 2, etc. RAM Commander is the world pioneering software providing everything for reliability prediction based on one of the prediction models for electronic (MIL-HDBK-217, Bellcore, British Telecom, French Telecom,  ItalTel, etc.), as well as mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment . RAM Commander performs additional tasks related to reliability analysis and evaluation: Reliability Allocation, Pareto Analysis, Reliability Growth, Temperature curve, Mission Profile, RBD with Monte Carlo Simulation, Spare Parts Optimization, Maintainability Prediction, comprehensive parts libraries, user-friendly interface and easy to use Import/ Export (including to/from FMECA and FMEA).


RAMTOOL (JORI Corp)

This package satisfies the required tasks 201, 203 and 204 of MIL-STD-785 and task 203 (testability) required by MIL-STD-470. Performs reliability predictions, maintainability predictions, FMEA's, FMECA's, testability analyses, and reliability modeling. 

REAP (Reliability Effectiveness Analysis Program) (Systems Effectiveness Associates)

Predicts failure rates for components, assemblies, and systems and allows for sensitivity tests. Capable of interfacing with CAD/CAE systems. Implementation of MIL-HDBK-217. Program has provisions for input error checking and defaults for part types. Also, permits inclusion of user-specified modeling factors e.g., duty cycle and redundancies. Accommodates temperature differentials and environmental changes at any configuration level. 

REAPmate (Reliability Effectiveness Analysis Program for PC) (Systems Effectiveness Associates)

REAPmate performs stress analysis predictions for PCBs. Supports interfacing to CAD/CAE packages. Analyzes sensitivity due to temperature, quality, and environment. Implementation of MIL-HDBK 217. Package offers temperature scanning during prediction runs, on-line help with pop-up menus. Can generate reports with optional Pi and Lambda factors for storage, display, or printing. 

Rel +4 (Evaluation Software)

Rel +4 calculates failure rates for electronic components based upon stress, power, voltage, amperage, temperature and in a given environment in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217F, Notice 1 or Notice 2. Rel +4 can use user supplied data or operator controlled default values. Rel +4 calculates the assembly failure rate and assembly MTBF. Non MIL-HDBK-217F Failure rates can be used and stored by Rel +4. Rel + 4 provides the user with help message windows from any part of the program.


Reliability Workbench (Isograph Inc)

An integrated visual environment in which failure rate prediction, FMECA and Reliability Block Diagram analysis are combined. Failure rate predictions are calculated from the Bellcore standard for electronic parts, the MIL-HDBK-217 standard for electronic equipment and the NSWC-94/LO7 Handbook for mechanical parts


Rel Plus III (Evaluation Software)

Automated reliability prediction program in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217F Notice 1. Features include assembly level predictions and system modeling functions. 

RelCalc for Windows - 217 (T-Cubed Systems )

RelCalc for Windows - 217 automates the reliability prediction procedure of MIL-HDBK-217, providing an alternative to tedious, time consuming, and error prone manual methods. RelCalc features include: user friendly Windows GUI interface; integrated library functions for rapid recall of often used parts; very easy to learn and use; comprehensive on-line Help; global editing functions for quick What-If? trials; define modular, hierarchical system models with redundancy if desired; supports hybrid circuit reliability predictions; data import/export functions; and much more! 

RelCalc for Windows - Bellcore (T-Cubed Systems )

RelCalc for Windows - Bellcore automates the reliability prediction procedure of Bellcore TR-332, providing an alternative to tedious, time consuming, and error prone manual methods. RelCalc features include: user friendly Windows GUI interface; integrated library functions for rapid recall of often used parts; very easy to learn and use; comprehensive on-line Help; global editing functions for quick What-If? trails; define modular, hierarchical system models, with redundancy, if desired; supports hybrid circuit reliability predictions; data import/export functions; and much more! 

Relex 217(Relex Software Corporation)

Relex 217 provides reliability calculations per the latest versions of MIL-HDBK-217 Part Stress and Parts Count in a user-friendly environment. Highly acclaimed by both reliability experts and novices, Relex 217 provides the necessary tools for performing your analyses. Capabilities include a user friendly interface, powerful CAD Import/ExportWizard, comprehensive parts libraries containing tens of thousands of parts, scientific graphs, visual report designer, spelling checker, trade studies, VBA macros, and much more. Relex is the industry leading R&M software package and incorporates MIL-HDBK-217, Bellcore, and Mechanical Reliability Predictions, graphical Reliability Block Diagrams, FMEAs, FMECAs, Maintainability Predictions, RCM and Life Cycle Cost analyses, and Fault Tree analyses in one completely integrated tool.


Reliability Parts Stress Prediction (Probabilistic Software)

This program performs an automated reliability prediction according to MIL-HDBK- 217F, Notice 1, Parts Stress Method; MIL-STD-785B, Task 203, and MIL-STD-756B, Type III, Method 2005, Task 202. 

Reliability Predictor (Mentor Graphics)

Performs part stress prediction in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217E. Combined with a decision support system, features over 250 reliability models and capabilities. Can perform parts count on net lists as well as parts list and preliminary packaging and temperature information. Initial global temperatures are assigned, assuming all junction temperatures are the same; the analysis can be refined after simulation by adding voltage, current, and power values. 

RL ORACLE (Rome Labs)

Automated MIL-HDBK-217 reliability prediction package, features include interactive on-line data entry, editing and execution. Inputs include module numbers, piece part numbers, electrical stress parameters, repair rates & descriptions, outputs include: MTBF, piece part failure rate and module/equipment failure rates, and availability. 

RPP (Reliability Prediction Program) (Powertronic Systems)

RPP performs reliability prediction analysis in accordance with the parts count and part stress methods of MIL-HDBK-217. RPP can analyze systems of any size and complexity, including those with large numbers of assemblies and parts. RPP features include complete MIL-HDBK-217 support, including hybrids, support for large designs, active and standby redundancy models for assemblies, defaults for part parameters, superior report outputs, global parameter changing for "what-if" studies, sensitivity ranging with graphs, and part derating analysis. RPP is ideal for analyzing aerospace, land or marine equipment used in either military or industrial applications. 

TECMTBF (Tecnasa Electronica Professional)

This program performs a reliability prediction in accordance with MIL-HDBK-217E. Has British and Portuguese menus and can communicate with other software packages developed by company.


TelStress (Item Software, UK)

Calculates failure rates of electronic components in accordance with the Reliability Prediction Standards Bellcore TR-NWT-000332, RDF and HRD4 & 5. 
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