Failure Analysis

Failure analysis is a comprehensive investigation on failed device / structure to determine mechanism(s) and root cause(s) of the failure. TÜV SÜD PSB has more than 30 years experience in providing failure analysis on various failed devices / structures and materials-related consultation to key industry sectors such as aerospace, marine, oil & gas, chemical, electrical & electronics, construction, land transport, medical, etc. in Singapore and the regional countries.

Services

  • Conduct comprehensive investigation on any failed devices / structures / products to provide failure analysis report with clear conclusion of root cause(s) and recommendation on remedial and/or preventative measures.
  • Provide technical support in dispute cases including international negotiation regarding engineering failure and relevant investigation.
  • Provide expert witness in court cases related to any engineering failure.

Experience in FA for Infocomms Industry

  • TÜV SÜD PSB has successfully completed many failure analysis projects for infocomms industry including investigation on various IC chips, PCBs, PCBAs, multiple-layer capacitors, resistors, computers, hand phone sets, electrical cables, insulators, antennas, satellite ground station equipment, etc.
  • Materials evaluation and process evaluation to prevent special forms of damage such as galvanic corrosion, pitting corrosion, intergranular attack, stress corrosion cracking (SCC), hydrogen embrittlement (HE), arcing, etc.

Contact

TÜV SÜD PSB

T +65 6778 7777
F +65 6779 7088