Advanced In-Circuit Testing Without the Constraints of Traditional Fixtures
Flying probe testing represents a revolutionary approach to PCB testing that eliminates the need for expensive, time-consuming test fixtures. This automated testing solution uses movable test probes that can access virtually any test point on your printed circuit board, providing comprehensive electrical testing with unmatched flexibility and cost-effectiveness.
Key Features:
Fixture-Free Operation – Completely eliminates the need for custom test fixtures, reducing setup costs by up to 80% and enabling immediate testing of new designs without tooling delays.
High-Precision Probe Technology – Utilizing ultra-precise servo-controlled probes with positioning accuracy down to ยฑ0.025mm, ensuring reliable contact with even the smallest test points and components.
Comprehensive Test Coverage – Performs complete in-circuit testing including opens, shorts, component values, polarity verification, and basic functional testing across all accessible nodes.
Rapid Prototyping Support – Ideal for low to medium volume production runs, prototype validation, and design verification where traditional fixture costs cannot be justified.
Universal Programming Interface – Compatible with standard test programming languages and CAD data imports, streamlining test development and reducing programming time by up to 60%.
Multi-Sided Access – Advanced systems feature dual-sided probing capability, accessing both top and bottom surfaces simultaneously for complete board coverage.
Benefits:
- Faster Time-to-Market: Begin testing immediately without waiting for fixture fabrication
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Eliminate fixture costs, storage, and maintenance expenses
- Enhanced Design Flexibility: Easily accommodate design changes without costly fixture modifications
- Improved Test Coverage: Access previously unreachable test points in dense, complex layouts
- Reduced Setup Time: Minutes instead of hours to configure new test programs
Applications: Perfect for electronics manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and R&D facilities requiring flexible, cost-effective testing solutions for complex PCBs, mixed-signal boards, RF circuits, and high-density interconnect designs.
Technical Specifications:
- Board size capacity: Up to 610mm x 508mm (24″ x 20″)
- Minimum pitch capability: 0.2mm (8 mil)
- Test frequency: DC to 20MHz
- Throughput: 200-800 test points per minute
- Programming: TestStand, LabVIEW, or proprietary interfaces
Transform your PCB testing operations with the flexibility and precision of flying probe technology – where every test point is accessible and every board can be tested efficiently.
