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 ...

Designing circuit boards for high speed applications requires special considerations. This you already know, but what exactly do you need to do differently from common board layout? Building on where ...

As part of an aggressive expansion program, the company adds controlled-impedance capabilities to its arsenal of design resources with the installation of a Burkle 6-opening vacuum press, Polar TDR ...

What are the effects of an interface during a test set up? This article analyzes the performance of an Omniprobe-R when it is used as an interface between a package and a board, or a package and a ...

Join us on Wednesday, September 25 at noon Pacific for the High-Speed PCB Design Hack Chat with Bil Herd! Printed circuits have become so commoditized that we seldom think much about design details.

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 ...

This FAQ outlines the technical methods used to identify and mitigate mismatches across the physical, mechanical, and circuit ...

In-circuit test (ICT) systems have been the leaders in using electrical means to look for structural defects in PCBs. They employ bed-of-nails fixtures to provide electrical access to as many as 7000 ...