Jan-Erik Soderholm wrote: > I can't see why this would be any different from producing just > about anything. Statistical inspection was developed during > WW-II when the US military found out that they didn't had the > resources (mostly time) to test and inspect *every* bomb made. Besides, how does one do complete functional testing of things like bombs and fuses? BOOOM - 397 good 7 bad. BOOOM - 398 good 7 bad. Pffft - 398 good 8 bad.... ***************************************************************** Embed Inc, embedded system specialists in Littleton Massachusetts (978) 742-9014, http://www.embedinc.com -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist