Guard Banding – How to Take Uncertainty Into Account
Key Takeaways: Guard Banding Strategies Definition: A guard band is a safety margin subtracted from (or added to) a specification limit to account for measurement uncertainty. Purpose: To ensure that the probability of a false acceptance (Consumer Risk) remains below a target level, typically 2% or 5% (PFA). Formula: Acceptance Limit = Specification Limit – […]


