From 9d85c08ea087ba1c1d9e11492bb9cee4b8cda044 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Robin P. Clark" Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:37:01 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] we removal CH3 --- submission_thesis/CH3_FMEA_criticism/copy.tex | 5 ++--- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/submission_thesis/CH3_FMEA_criticism/copy.tex b/submission_thesis/CH3_FMEA_criticism/copy.tex index bc95ba8..275765b 100644 --- a/submission_thesis/CH3_FMEA_criticism/copy.tex +++ b/submission_thesis/CH3_FMEA_criticism/copy.tex @@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ analogue electronics only~\cite{smart_instruments_1514209}. % It is termed `smart' because it has some software, or intelligence incorporated into it. % -For instance, an AVO-8 multi-meter circa 1970, uses only analogue electronics,it can be determined +For instance, an AVO-8 multi-meter circa 1970, uses only analogue electronics and it can therefore be determined using FMEA how component failures within it could affect readings. % A modern multi-meter will have a small dedicated micro-processor and sensing electronics, all on the same chip, @@ -310,8 +310,7 @@ FMEA), to ensure that failure modes within the instrument cannot lead to invalid Some work has been performed to offer black~box---or functional testing---of these instruments instead of static analysis~\cite{Bishop:2010:ONT:1886301.1886325}. % -However, black box testing of smart instruments is -yet to be an approved method of validation. +However, black box testing of smart instruments is yet to be an approved method of validation. Most modern instruments now use highly integrated electronics coupled to micro-controllers, which read and filter the measurements, and interface to an LCD readout.