9.3.1.2. Fault Detection and Diagnostics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is fault detection?

   Hint

   Think about identifying problems.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of diagnostics?

   Hint

   What do we do to find out what's wrong?

3. 3.

   What does fault detection help to prevent?

   • System failures
   • Software updates
   • User errors

   Hint

   What is its primary role?

4. 4.

   True or False: Diagnostics only check for software issues.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the types of issues in a system.

5. 5.

   Consider a scenario where an electronic device fails. Create a step-by-step procedure for diagnosing the fault.

   Hint

   What steps do we follow when troubleshooting?

6. 6.

   Design an electronic system equipped with fault detection features. Discuss how these features improve reliability.

   Hint

   What features can enhance real-time diagnosis?