Application of methods for determining the reliability of microprocessors in traffic control devices
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https://doi.org/10.24136/jaeee.2025.017Keywords:
automation, traffic signal systems, safety, reliabilityAbstract
The article presents the issue of reliability of railway traffic control systems as a key element responsible for safety in transport tasks. It discusses factors affecting the reliability of devices used in traffic control systems and factors influencing the high level of safety and reliability of traffic control devices. The importance of reliability in microprocessor-based control systems is also discussed. As a final result, some methods for calculating the reliability of microprocessors and implementing them in traffic control devices are presented.
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