Node A6 · Acronym decoder
FMECA
Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis
What it actually means
An FMEA extended with criticality: each failure mode is ranked by severity and probability so attention flows to the failures that matter most. The criticality matrix (or risk priority numbers) turns a long list of possible failures into a prioritized work queue for design mitigation.
Where you'll meet it
MIL-STD-1629 lineage reliability programs; standard in aerospace and defense hardware development.