Einpunktfehler (EN)
ConceptA fault caused by the failure of individual components or elements
Architecture
flowchart LR A[Component 1] --> B[Monitoring system] C[Component 2] --> B D[Component 3] --> B B --> E[Redundant backup] F[Fault detection] --> B B --> G[Notification]
In Context
- Typically used together with redundancy, fault detection, and fail-safe concepts
- Related to: Multi-point fault, Common Cause Failure, Safety Integrity Level (SIL)
- Example use: In safety-critical systems such as flight controls, medical devices, or industrial controls