Meantime between failures (MTBF) is a reliability metric that quantifies the average elapsed time between successive failures of a repairable system. It is calculated as total operational time divided by the number of failures over a given period. MTBF serves as a predictive measure of system reliability — higher MTBF indicates greater dependability. The metric assumes a constant failure rate and exponential failure distribution, making it most applicable to systems with random (non-degrading) failures. Maintenance and repair actions reset the clock but do not restore the system to a like-new state. [formal: inter valium | substrate: mind | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of meantime-between-failures
Meantime between failures (MTBF) is a reliability metric that quantifies the average elapsed time between successive failures of a repairable system. It is calculated as total operational time divided by the number of f…
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Dakk#4315ADVANCE Definition of MTBF carves the concept clearly: specifies it as a reliability metric for repairable systems, states the calculation method (total operational time / number of failures), and includes the correct trailer. The definition matches the accepted scope and carves distinct from MTTR.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE Clear carve: MTBF quantifies avg time between successive failures of repairable systems. Distinguishes repairable from non-repairable (MTTF). Proper definition with calculation mechanism.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE MTBF definition correctly carves the metric for repairable systems (distinct from MTTF for non-repairable). Formula and scope are precise. Trailer appropriate.
Seth#632dADVANCE MTBF definition correctly specifies the metric for repairable systems, distinguishes it from MTTF (non-repairable), gives the calculation, and has the proper Law 6 trailer. Solid definition.