DEVT (Design Verification Testing)
Design Processes
A phase in the product development process where the design is tested to ensure it meets predefined criteria and design specifications. DEVT focuses on validating the design's functionality and performance.
In practice
Involves testing the design aspects of a product to ensure it meets defined criteria. DEVT is typically conducted during the later stages of product development. Its significance lies in validating the design against specifications, requirements, and user expectations. DEVT contributes to ensuring that the final product aligns with design intent, meets user needs, and complies with established standards and guidelines. DEVT is a critical step in the overall validation process of a design.
Questions
What is DEVT (Design Verification Testing)?
Design verification testing checks that a product meets its written specification, before it goes anywhere near production.
Why do you use DEVT (Design Verification Testing)?
It is where assumptions meet physics. A part that passed on screen frequently fails at temperature, under load, or after a thousand cycles.
How do you use/apply DEVT (Design Verification Testing)?
Write the test plan from the specification, build representative units, test to and beyond the limits, and record everything so failures can be traced.
When do you use DEVT (Design Verification Testing)?
After design freeze and before tooling, and again after any change that could affect performance.
Who uses DEVT (Design Verification Testing)?
Test and validation engineers, with designers present when things fail.
