Test, inspection technologies target PCB quality
APEX, April 1-3, Las Vegas, NV, IPC, www.goipcshows.org.
-- Test & Measurement World, 5/1/2008
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 testers and highlighted its SP50 high-speed, 3-D solder-paste inspection system, its Medalist x6000 automated 3-D x-ray inspection system, its Medalist i1000 low-cost in-circuit test system, and process-control software that closes the loop between manufacturing and test.
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CheckSum demonstrated what it called the first onboard gang programming system, the MultiWriter pps, which uses Checksum's Concurrent Programming technology to program up to 24 parts each of up to 16 different types simultaneously—up to 384 chips at one time.
Texmac, the distributor of Takaya flying probers in North America, launched the Takaya APT-9600 double-sided flying-probe system and also demonstrated the APT-820S low-cost fixtureless in-circuit tester, designed to complement AOI. In addition, Goepel electronic and Texmac demonstrated the integration of Goepel's Cascon Galaxy software and ScanFlex hardware into the Takaya APT-9411 flying-probe system.
Asset InterTech said that its µMaster is the first CPU emulation test and diagnostic system to support Intel's new low-power Atom processor.
One year after announcing its ECOsystem concept, Sunstone Circuits, a printed-circuit-board (PCB) prototype provider, launched the Sunstone ECOsystem Design Environment, which it calls a one-stop resource embodying the capabilities needed to produce a PCB.
Seica debuted its Pilot V8 double-sided flying prober, which employs the vendor's vertical board-under-test architecture while accommodating eight electrical-flying-test probes, four per side. In addition, the Pilot V8 accommodates two (one per each side) Openfix capacitive probes, two (one per each side) power flying probes, and two (one per each side) CCD cameras.
Dage Precision Industries announce its XiDAT XD7500NT digital x-ray inspection system with submicron inspection capability and sealed-tube technology for maintenance-free operation.
