From test coupons and burn-in chambers to ICT and flying probes, effective factory testing is essential for delivering reliable products and maintaining process control.

Factory testing comes in numerous flavors. The goal is to ship products that work in the field. Failures erode gross margins, which in turn affect the company’s market perception. Good customer relationships depend on the timely delivery of products that meet the requirements, which is the definition of quality. IPC-TM-650, Test Methods Manual covers the test procedures in detail.

Effective PCB testing depends on balancing electrical validation with manufacturable design practices throughout product development.

“Don’t get testy with me.” People might say those words when they’re annoyed by a challenging statement. The point of testing is to challenge assumptions. It’s the “find out” phase of product development. Printed circuit boards benefit from testing at multiple stages of production. Let’s dive into the deep end.