An Electronic Component Has an Output Voltage Specification of 138

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Essay

An electronic component has an output voltage specification of 138.0 ± 5.0 millivolts. The loss to the firm for a component that is outside of the specifications is estimated as $220. The output voltage for a sample unit, x, is 134.0 millivolts.
Required:
1. Calculate (to two decimal places) the value of k, the cost coefficient in the Taguchi Quality Loss Function (QLF) for the above situation.
2. Calculate (to two decimal places) the amount of the estimated loss, L(x), for x = 134 millivolts.
3. Calculate (to two decimal places) the amount of the estimated loss, L(x), for x = 136 millivolts.
4. Calculate (to two decimal places) the amount of the estimated loss, L(x), for x = 138 millivolts.
5. What is the primary insight revealed by the Taguchi Quality Loss Function (QLF)?

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