Temperature cycling (or temperature cycle) is the process of cycling through two
temperature
Temperature is a physical quantity that expresses quantitatively the perceptions of hotness and coldness. Temperature is measured with a thermometer.
Thermometers are calibrated in various temperature scales that historically have relied o ...
extremes, typically at relatively high rates of change. It is an environmental
stress test used in evaluating product
reliability as well as in manufacturing to catch early-term, latent defects by inducing
failure
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. The criteria for failure depends on context, and may be relative to a particular observer or belief system. One ...
through thermal
fatigue
Fatigue describes a state of tiredness that does not resolve with rest or sleep. In general usage, fatigue is synonymous with extreme tiredness or exhaustion that normally follows prolonged physical or mental activity. When it does not resolve ...
.
External links
Temperature Cycling (JEDEC Standard No. 22-A104D)
Environmental testing