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> Marcel Birthelmer wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > I'm currently preparing for a term project in my "Engineering
> > Statistics" class, the goal of which is to analyze a large (thousands
> > of samples) dataset. I would very much like to direct my efforts at an
> > electronics-related project, but I've had a hard time finding datasets
> > of any sort of substance there.
> > So I turn to the list in my time of need once more, hoping that
> > someone, maybe those of you involved in fab or manufacturing
> > processes, would have access to a significant amount of statistical
> > data relating to process parameters, component parameters, yield, etc.
> > that you would not mind sharing.
> > Thanks for your help,
> > - Marcel
>
> I do not have a ready to go database of statistical data for you but
> here's a suggestion that comes to mind after the discussion a few weeks
> ago here on random number generators.  This is a topic whose venn
> diagram lines up perfectly with "Engineering Statistics" I would think.
>
> Some approaches.  Build a zener diode white noise generator and sample
> it with the output going to a file.  You should be able to get a very
> large file of data in a short time and then be able to analyze it.
>
> Or analyze the software versions (prng) and point out the shortcomings
> of each based on long term analysis.  Once they wrap around, an fft will
> show their lack of randomness.
>
> That's all that comes to mind right now; I did not take that class in
> college.  We had to drink beer instead.