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Latent failures may occur in components that experience ESD shocks, operational shock (as in being dropped), are operated outside of the specified temperature range, etc. The component may be damaged by the event, however, may initially appear to function just fine.
Because of the event, the component's life may be drastically reduced, abruptly failing with no apparent reason. Such a failure is termed a "latent failure", as in, the original event caused a failure that remained dormant for some period of time prior to presenting any adverse effects.
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Latent failure/error are normally the results or decisions taken by designers, manufacturers and senior management. These people are usually a long way removed from the system. However the consequences of their actions or decisions which have been dormant-perhaps for a long time-may have sudden and disastrous results. Rushed or incomplete preparation is another result.
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