Title :
Managing design improvement with statistical tools and computer simulation
Author_Institution :
Philips Singapore Pte. Ltd., Toa Payoh
Abstract :
This paper outlines the use of new tools in the design of electronics products. The need for the use of these new tools is illustrated with examples of the adverse effects on manufacturing and the penalty of bringing a product late to the market. The new tools are a combination of circuit simulation, which is used to evaluate circuit performance, and statistical tools, such as Monte Carlo simulation, Cp & Cpk measurement, and design centering. The statistical tools are used for evaluating the effect of component tolerances and to optimise the design
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; circuit analysis computing; product development; quality control; research and development management; statistical analysis; Cp measurement; Cpk measurement; Monte Carlo simulation; R&D; circuit performance; circuit simulation; component tolerances; computer simulation; design centering; design improvement management; electronics products; manufacturing; quality assurance; statistical tools; time-to-market; Assembly systems; Circuit optimization; Circuit simulation; Computer simulation; Consumer electronics; Costs; Manufacturing processes; Product design; Production facilities; Robustness;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering Management Conference, 1995. Global Engineering Management: Emerging Trends in the Asia Pacific., Proceedings of 1995 IEEE Annual International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2799-3
DOI :
10.1109/IEMC.1995.524587
