Burn-Inis a term that is generally used to describe a test, or continuous operation, of a component, assembly, or system before it is put to use. During a .burn-In. test, the component, assembly, or system is typically subjected to an elevated temperature and its operating electrical conditions. Stabilization, defect detection, or inducing early-life failures are the objectives of a .burn-in. test or operation.
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