accelerated life test


accelerated life test

[ak′sel·ər‚ā·dəd ′līf ‚test] (engineering) Operation of a device, circuit, or system above maximum ratings to produce premature failure; used to estimate normal operating life.

accelerated life test

A test in which one or more parameters (e.g., temperature) is increased or decreased beyond its normal or rated value to determine the resulting deterioration within a reasonable time period.