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Fault Tree Analysis Optimized by Genetic Algorithms

Abstract This paper deals with possibilities of using genetic algorithms in design of costs optimization, which are needed to reach given reliability of technical system, respectively system reliability optimization by given amount of investment costs. In following chapters, there is a described design of new method, which will be later implemented in application and verified on an example. Causal relationships between system failures and elements faults can be detected by analytic approach, when at first the undesired system fault is identified and its reasons are progressively detected. The reliability of system and its elements is analyzed using method FTA (fault tree analysis) and system is represented by fault trees. In order to optimize costs, respectively reliability, the genetic algorithms are used.

The integration of tuner and main chassis in a TV receiver-a system solution

New methods of design, control, packaging, alignment, and service have made possible the integration of a TV tuner onto the main chassis printed-circuit board. Concurrent engineering of several disciplines addressed the many issues of an integrated tuner, making the project more of a system problem than an RF specific task. This system provides many advantages over modular tuners. The developments allowed the elimination of an entire tuner production facility. Although the chassis production line is complicated by the integrated tuner, line rates are maintained. Performance has benefited from electronic alignment in that there is less variation from channel to channel in both selectivity and in-band response. >