Title :
Applying the DFE toolkit to an electronic switch
Author :
Graedel, T.E. ; Munie, Gregory C. ; Stolte, Bryan K. ; Wightman, Glenn C.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Design for environment (DFE) toolkits have grown rapidly in recent years, with a variety of streamlined life-cycle assessments, diagrams, and interpretation strategies being available. In this paper, the authors apply a selection of these tools to AT&T´s flagship 5ESS electronic switch to evaluate their use in assessing and improving a complex industrial product. The usefulness of the different tools is emphasized, especially the prioritization or DFE recommendations
Keywords :
electronic switching systems; environmental factors; product development; 5ESS electronic switch; complex industrial product; design for environment toolkits; life-cycle assessments; prioritization; recommendations; Assembly systems; Circuit testing; Costs; Industrial electronics; Manufacturing industries; Manufacturing processes; Packaging; Performance evaluation; Printed circuits; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and the Environment, 1996. ISEE-1996., Proceedings of the 1996 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2950-3
DOI :
10.1109/ISEE.1996.501869
