PCB Testing
PCB Testing and Quality Inspection
Testing requirements vary based on the board, application and production stage. Orbit helps customers coordinate appropriate inspection and testing options before shipment.
FIG. 01Testing and inspection options
Automated optical inspection
Camera-based inspection for solder, placement and visible defects.
Flying probe testing
Fixtureless electrical testing, well-suited to prototypes and small runs.
Electrical testing
Opens and shorts testing of bare boards against the design netlist.
X-ray inspection
Inspection of hidden joints such as BGA and QFN solder connections.
Functional testing
Board-level testing against your functional test procedure.
In-circuit testing
Component-level electrical verification for production volumes.
Controlled impedance testing
Coupon testing to confirm impedance targets on controlled-impedance builds.
Visual inspection
Manual inspection to agreed workmanship criteria.
Final quality review
A last check against the approved requirements before packing.
Test documentation
Test reports and records, as agreed for your project.
Testing availability, standards and documentation must be confirmed for each project before production.
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