Redundancy (engineering)
Redundancy in the field of engineering refers to the duplication of critical components or functions of a system with the intention of increasing reliability of the system, usually in the case of a backup or fail-safe.
Overview[edit | edit source]
In engineering, redundancy is the duplication of critical components or functions in a system to increase its reliability. Redundancy is used in a variety of contexts, including the design of computer hardware, software, and infrastructure, as well as in structural engineering, reliability engineering, and industrial processes.
Types of Redundancy[edit | edit source]
There are several types of redundancy, including:
- Hardware redundancy: This involves the duplication of physical components, such as hard drives or power supplies, in a system to ensure continued operation in the event of a component failure.
- Software redundancy: This involves the use of multiple software systems to perform the same task, with the intention of ensuring continued operation if one software system fails.
- Information redundancy: This involves the duplication of data in a system to ensure its availability in the event of a data loss incident.
- Time redundancy: This involves performing the same operation multiple times to ensure its correctness.
Applications[edit | edit source]
Redundancy is used in a variety of applications, including:
- Aviation: Aircraft often have redundant systems to ensure continued operation in the event of a system failure.
- Telecommunications: Redundancy is used in network design to ensure continued operation in the event of a network failure.
- Healthcare: Medical devices often have redundant systems to ensure patient safety in the event of a device failure.
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