Definition: MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)


A measure of reliability. The MTBF is the number of failures divided by the number of hours the component has operated. The longer the time span between failures, the more reliable the device.




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Areal Density

The number of bits of data that can be recorded onto the surface of a disk or platter usually measured in square inches.

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