Import Data from Libraries or Other Analyses
Utilize Prepared Component Libraries and/or Build Your Own
Lambda Predict comes with sample library files that contain components defined in published handbooks and also makes it easy to build and distribute your own custom libraries. The software's library functionality can be a great way to share knowledge, ensure consistency and save time on data entry. The free sample libraries shipped with the software include:
- MIL-HDBK-217F Parts Count Components - components for MIL-217 parts count predictions. This includes microcircuits, diodes and other discrete semiconductors, resistors and capacitors, as well as other inductive, electromechanical and miscellaneous parts.
- MIL-M-38510 - integrated circuit components.
In addition, the Web portal at PartLibraries.org facilitates the collection and dissemination of component data for use in standards based reliability predictions and other reliability analyses. All Lambda Predict users receive access to the integrated circuit (IC) component definitions published in MIL-M-38510, the electronic component failure rates published in EPRD-97 (Electronic Parts Reliability Data) and the mechanical, electrical and electromechanical component failure rates published in NPRD-95 (Nonelectronic Parts Reliability Data). In addition, if you want access to more than 300,000 commercial components with reliability prediction parameters predefined based on the published manufacturer spec sheets, you can purchase a yearly subscription that offers unlimited access to the full parts data repository.
NOTE: Currently, all of the available commercial components are electronic in nature. Therefore, the paid subscription is recommended only for users of MIL-HDBK-217 and/or Bellcore/Telcordia. The part records that are applicable for NSWC Mechanical analyses are available to all Lambda Predict users without subscription.
Find and Add Predefined Components
Lambda Predict provides an easy-to-use utility that allows you to search for existing components and automatically import selected data into your analysis. You can choose to search for data within existing prediction analyses, a selected library database or the Web portal at PartLibraries.org.
To make it easy to find the specific records that you need, you have the option to query by up to 3 properties using the Boolean operators AND and OR. For example, it's easy to search for components where the Name contains "abc" AND the Supplier contains "xyz." Alternatively, you can search for components where the Part Number contains "123" OR "789" — and so on.
In addition, for data from PartLibraries.org, the software provides a flexible tool to query and select the part records that you need. You can search by category, part number, supplier, part name and/or part description. The results provide the reliability prediction parameters required by the standard or the component failure rate. When applicable, the portal also provides additional details obtained from the manufacturer's spec sheet, which can provide a useful additional tool when selecting components for a new design. (For full functionality, requires Lambda Predict 3.0.4 or higher -- click here to download the latest free Service Release.)
