failure analysis

(1) A methodical process of testing, dissecting, and inspecting a semiconductor device that is suspected of malfunctioning with the goals of locating the failure site and determining the cause of failure.

(2) Investigation to determine the failure mechanism of an electrical or visual/mechanical nonconforming component.

References

JEP134, 9/98

JESD671-A, 6/97

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