Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) measures the average time between consecutive failures of a component or system during operation. It is an important metric for assessing reliability.
Key Aspects:
- Reliability Indicator: Higher MTBF indicates greater reliability.
- Calculation: MTBF = Total Operating Time / Number of Failures.
- Usage: Helps organisations predict maintenance needs and improve system design.
MTBF is commonly used in manufacturing, IT and other industries where equipment uptime is critical.