(Application Note by MTL) We often come across the above terms, and others, when we are talking about equipment and systems. All of them relate in some way to how well something will perform in a particular task; however it is important to use the correct term for the task in hand, otherwise you are likely to end up with the right answer ...but to the wrong question!
To further read this Application Note by MTL Instruments please click 'Availability, Reliability, SIL: What is the difference ?'
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