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{{Short description|Testing of prototypes for viability}}

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{{For-multi|verification and validation in science and engineering most generally|Verification and validation|test validation|Test validity}}

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EVT is performed on first [[engineering]] [[prototype]]s, to ensures basic unit performance to design goals and specifications include:

* Functional test (basic)

==Tests==

Tests may include:

* [[Functional test]] (basic)

* Power measurement

* Signal quality test

* [[Conformance test]]

* [[Electromagnetic interference]] (EMI) pre-scan

* Thermal & 4and four-corner Testtest

* Basic parametric measurements, specification verification

==Importance==

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==Prototyping==

In the [[Prototypingprototyping]] stage, engineers create actual working samples of the product they plan to produce. Engineering Verificationverification Testingtesting (EVT) <!-- see talk page --> is used on prototypes to verify that the design meets pre-determined specifications and design goals. This valuable information is used to validate the design as is, or identify areas that need to be modified.

==DVT - Design Verification Test==

Design Verification Test (DVT) is an intensive testing program which is performed to deliver objective, comprehensive testing verifying all product specifications, interface standards, [[original equipment manufacturer|Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)]] requirements, and diagnostic commands. It consists of the following areas of testing:

* Functional Testingtesting (including [[Usability testing|usability]])

* Performance Testingtesting

* Climatic Testingtesting

* Reliability Testingtesting

* Environmental testtesting

* [[Mechanical testtesting]]

* [[Mean time between failures|Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)]] prediction

* [[Conformance testing]]

* Electromagnetic compatibility ([[electromagnetic compatibility|Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)]]) testing and certification

* Safety certification

==Design refinement==

DVT is an intensive testing program consisting of five areas of testing:

After prototyping, the product is moved to the next phase of the design cycle: Design[[iterative Refinementdesign|design refinement]]. Engineers revise and improve the design to meet performance and design requirements and specifications. Design Verification Testing is performed to deliver objective, comprehensive testing verifying all product specifications, interface standards, OEM requirements, and diagnostic commands.

==References==

* Functional Testing (including usability)

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* Performance Testing

* Climatic Testing

* Reliability Testing

* Environmental test

* Mechanical test

* MTBF prediction

* Compliance and Regulatory Testing

* EMC test and certification

* Safety certification

== External links ==

After prototyping, the product is moved to the next phase of the design cycle: Design Refinement. Engineers revise and improve the design to meet performance and design requirements and specifications. Design Verification Testing is performed to deliver objective, comprehensive testing verifying all product specifications, interface standards, OEM requirements, and diagnostic commands.

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190612175636/https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/design-control-guidance-medical-device-manufacturers fda.gov] "Design Control Guidance For Medical Device Manufacturers", Section F: "Design Verification".

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