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mean time between failures (MTBF)

Definition

Basic measure of the reliability of repairable items, it represents the average number of life units (duty cycles, time cycles, distance, events, etc.) during which all parts of a device or system perform within their specified limits, under specified conditions. For computers, MTBF is called power on hours (POH).

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