What methods can be applied to verify PCB functionality and safety? Which are suitable for mass production and for prototypes? What parameters are checked in each test? How to check a PCB without ...

PCB designers usually treat metrology as a manufacturing or quality problem that starts after release. That view is now becoming outdated given that more designs deal with fine features and package ...

As test targets shrink, the benefits of socketless probing technology grow. As technology advances, more and more electronic components that do bigger and better things are hitting the market. At the ...

The Samina automated PCB coupon tester is an autonomous system that when given a test coupon will automatically position a TDR testing probe on each of the single ended test pad locations to measure ...

Agilent Technologies introduced a new Medalist sj5000 automated-optical-inspection (AOI) platform. The company also showcased its VTIP v2.0 Powered Cover Extend technology for the i3070 in-circuit ...

Milpitas, Calif.–Linear Technology introduced the LTC2920, a power-supply margining controller that allows supply rails to be precisely adjusted up and down during automated PCB testing. This testing, ...

[Doug Jackson] makes word clocks, and he must be doing quite a bit of business. We say that because he put together a programming and test bed for the clock circuit boards. This is a great example to ...

Printed circuit board testing has been around as long as printed circuit boards, also known as printed circuit assemblies and printed wiring boards. PCB technology started in the early 20th century ...

Surface-mount technology (SMT) is evolving far beyond its roots as a way of assembling packaged chips onto printed circuit boards without through-holes. It is now moving inside packages that will ...