Streamline Your Product Introduction
Introducing a new product has many challenges, but one of these does not have to be testing.
Once a layout has been approved and prototype PCBs have been assembled, Design Verification Testing must be performed. But, before this critical stage, you must be certain that your prototypes have been assembled correctly. Typically with a SPEA Flying Probe Test System at its core to deliver full In-circuit Test (ICT) we can help you implement a proactive, flexible, rapid in-house test capability which will deliver on your NPI needs.
Proving the Build, Level by Level
Utilising a variety of test techniques, it is possible to validate product build quality at the following levels: shorts testing based on nodal impedance, opens including IC pins, component value, laser measurement, optical inspection (AOI), LED test for colour and intensity, power on, and device functionality.
The right combination depends on the board. We work with you to determine which levels your prototype actually needs rather than running everything as a matter of course.
Adding Capability Where It Is Needed
Depending on your exact requirements, we can work with you to determine whether additional capabilities need to be integrated in the core system — such as XJTAG Boundary Scan, device programming or PCB level functional test.
The Capability Carries Through
Furthermore, once the NPI and Prototypes are realised, the in-house test solution is available for production testing.
The investment carries straight through into volume manufacture rather than being written off at the end of the introduction phase.
Validation Techniques
Validate build quality at the levels your prototype needs.
Shorts (Nodal Impedance)
Opens inc. IC Pins
Component Value
Laser Measurement
Optical Inspection (AOI)
LED Test
Power On
Device Functionality
Boundary Scan
Device Programming