AES 38 : 2000(R2010)

Foreword
1 General
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Purpose
   1.3 Summary
   1.4 Assumptions
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Measurements
   4.1 BLER
   4.2 Test equipment
   4.3 Test specimens
5 Accelerated stress test plan
   5.1 Introduction
   5.2 Stress conditions
   5.3 Accelerated test cell sample population
   5.4 Test intervals
   5.5 Test plan
   5.6 Measurement conditions
6 Data evaluation
   6.1 Log-normal distribution model
   6.2 Eyring acceleration model
   6.3 Acceleration factors
   6.4 Survivor analysis
Annex A - Ten step analysis outline
Annex B - Example of test plan and data analysis
Annex C - Bibliography

Provides test methods for estimating the life expectancy of information stored in recordable compact disc systems.