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The present article models and examines k˅n systems, in particular Triple modular redundancy (2˅3) and 3˅5. The aim of the study is to derive mathematical models, which are used for determining the impact of structural redundancy (the number of channels n and the threshold of the quorum function k) on the reliability of the system. The probability of failure-free operation p and the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) are used as reliability indicators.

Mathematical Modeling and Examination of the Effects of Structural Redundancy in а Class of Computer-Based Fault Tolerant Systems

Todor Kableshkov University of Transport, 1574 Sofia, Geo Milev str. 158, Bulgaria

Cybernetics and Information Technologies

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The present article models and examines k˅n systems, in particular Triple modular redundancy (2˅3) and 3˅5. The aim of the study is to derive mathematical...

Mathematical Modeling and Examination of the Effects of Structural Redundancy in а Class of Computer-Based Fault Tolerant Systems

Published Online: Jun 22, 2016

Page range: 35 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cait-2016-0018

Keywords
Real time systems, fault-tolerant systems, Safety Critical Systems (SCS), redundancy, triple modular redundancy, availability

© by Mariya Hristova

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Mathematical Modeling and Examination of the Effects of Structural Redundancy in а Class of Computer-Based Fault Tolerant Systems

Published Online: Jun 22, 2016

Page range: 35 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cait-2016-0018

KeywordsReal time systems, fault-tolerant systems, Safety Critical Systems (SCS), redundancy, triple modular redundancy, availability

© by Mariya Hristova

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Real time systems, fault-tolerant systems, Safety Critical Systems (SCS), redundancy, triple modular redundancy, availability