Flying probe testers provide many advantages over other forms of automated test equipment for particular applications. To implement flying probe test programming, testing staff should first transform cad computer aided design data provided by engineers into applicable file. Double sided with flying probes on the top and bottom side four or more flying probes on top side four or moreflying probes on bottom side incorporate complementary technologies such as boundary scan, thermal d. Takaya apt9400cj flying probe tester lel international. Takaya 10probe fixtureless test technology on exhibit at. According to their website, they were motivated to create something that combined the advantages of advanced electrical tests. Following the winning philosophy which characterized its business in testing over three decades, based on the constant and rapid innovation of its testing solutions, seica introduces the pilot n ext series line. Flying probe innovators boost testability and speed with xjtag.
Ever since, the takaya flying probe tester has gained a worldwide reputation for excellence. Our cad translation software and services are used every day by numerous contract manufacturers and fortune 500 companies throughout north america and abroad. Features sophisticated display and advanced edit and debug functions. This is the new generation of flying probers featuring a renovated and sleek look thanks to the premium materials of the chassis, and innovative electrical worth discovering. Takaya 10probe fixtureless test technology on exhibit at ipc.
With a full suite of advanced testing equipment, supporting testing levels i thru iv, the amphenol advantage affords customers the broadest array. Texmac takaya apt1400f we are proud to now support flying probe testing using the latest generation takaya apt1400f. Texmac announced it will exhibit the latest takaya technology for fixtureless testing at the upcoming ipc apex expo 2020 conference and show in san diego in february 46. Flying probe tester, pictured above, allows for complete program development and testing of customers p. Apt1600fd the apt1600fd is a two sided flying probe test system which has unprecedented performance in terms of test speed, positioning accuracy and test coverage. How much do you know about flying probe test for pcb and pcba. The lowstress way to find your next test engineer flying probe job opportunity is on simplyhired. With the ability to accept a board as large as 25w x 26l, the apt9401sl is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding flying probe test. Flying probe tester carries out programming more easily and more quickly than traditional ict incircuit test systems, flying probe test for example. Spea flying probe performances and flexibility give you all you need to adaptably answer your. Acculogic design for design for flying probe flying probe. The initial prerogative that roused the interest towards flying probe testers was certainly the lack of fixtures dedicated to a. The apt1400f is a nextgeneration flying probe test system which has unprecedented performance in terms of test speed, positioning accuracy and test coverage.
Our customer base includes companies from many different industries including. High mechanical speed, single or dualsided probing, extreme accuracy, automatic board loading, overall configurability and fast setup changes. About our cad translation software and test programs for. May 24, 2016 the new electrical attributes editor for takaya flying probe provides a simple consolidated user interface where all required attributes needed for creating a successful test program are available.
Probe module capable of carrying application specific minifixtures for bed of nail testing on flying probe. The takaya apt8400 has the largest install base of any flying probe test system in the world. The system is especially developed for test of large quantities and complex circuit boards, being equipped with 6 flying probes, 2 of which are vertical probes enabling. We are proud to now support flying probe testing using the latest generation takaya apt1400f. Flying probe testers fixtureless automated test equipment. The takaya apt1400f is the 8 th generation and the fastest flying probe in the world. Takaya apt8400cj flying probe tester capital equipment exchange 8153630800 sales@. As the first patented flying prober with double sided testing and 22 interchangeable probe modules, the fls980 is leading the way in defining new leaner and more efficient. Born about 30 years ago in the midst of general skepticism, especially from electrical test engineers, flying probe test systems are now considered worldwide as fundamental and essential tools to test all types of of electronic boards. Incircuit test without fixture flying probe takaya. Cambridge, uk and dusseldorf, germany, november 8, 2017 xjtag, a world leading supplier of boundary scan technology and systech europe, a leading european provider of electronic test solutions, today announced the availability of an integrated solution using xjtag boundary scan and takayas flying probe system. Systech europe and xjtag offer enhanced testing xjtag. Boundary scan integration into flying probe tester.
Telecommunications networking equipment computing consumer electronics industrial. Its six topside and four bottomside flying probes deliver unprecedented speed and performance found only from takaya, the inventor and industry leader in flyingprobe test technology for more than 25 years. Flying probe test systems require no test fixturin g, have few restrictions on board access, and can test boards with virtually unlimited number of nets. Cscan probe module for testing open pins on connectors and ics. Flying probe tester fixtureless incircuit automated test. One of the most important components of the flying probe systems is the measuring equipment, but the mechanical design of the system is just as decisive. A flying prober is an automatic testing system for electronic printed circuit boards pcb or assemblies which uses a measurement method similar to an incircuit tester. Alfa test is the regional partner for systech europe in romania, bulgaria, slovenia,serbia, croatia and bosnia for the takaya flying probe test equipment.
While the 8400 is not the latest technology from takaya, if your boards are of modest to simple complexity the 8400 is an extremely capable test solution. Takaya flying probe systems stand for high quality, robustness and longterm stability. Acculogic design for design for flying probe flying probe testing. The research and development capacities concentrate on the fast launch of product innovations on the market to be able to react immediately to the rapidly changing technical requirements and needs of the customers in the many different areas of the electronics.
Flying probe tester fixtureless incircuit automated. Fastest flying prober in the world with japan quality. Apt9400cj upgraded in 2011 windows xp takaya software 5. Standard practice is to have the probe point offset to the ring dft seminar series 2009 14. Other fp types one andor two flying probes from one side for diagnosing defects backplane testing using. For this post, i will be summarizing everything i learned about flying probe testers and their uses. However, it utilises a small number of both fixed and movable probes for contacting instead of a bed of nail fixture. The completely upgraded xy stage of the apt1400f, combined with the positioning accuracy from its enhanced optical. Takaya invented the flying probe test system in 1984 to meet their internal needs as a contract manufacturer for quick turn by providing a fast, easy to use, and extremely reliable fixtureless tester.
As a result, flying probe testers are now in widespread use in a variety of areas of. Flying probe test the first takaya flying probe tester was introduced in 1986, it provided a fast, easy to use and dependable fixtureless tester for pcb manufacturers. Since that time, takaya has been leading in the field of flying probe technology. The first ever flying probe tester was designed by takaya in 1987. The new architecture provides unprecedented test speed. There are over 17 test engineer flying probe careers waiting for you to apply. They provide an alternative to the bedofnails technique for contacting the components on printed circuit boards. The user friendly windows 2000 or windows xp based software was designed with the user in mind, so that even a relatively inexperienced person can quickly learn how to operate the tester. New test engineer flying probe careers are added daily on. Both the single and dualsided mobile probe systems can be optionally equipped with led color sensors that enable the functional testing of leds. One of the most important components of the flying probe systems is the measuring equipment, but the mechanical design of the system is just.
They can be classified as incircuit test ict systems or as manufacturing defects analyzers mdas. Apply to test technician, technician, hardware engineer and more. Flying probe testing is commonly used for test of analog components, analog signature analysis, and shortopen circuits. The takaya apt1400f series flying probe test systems for assembled pcbas can double the throughput of existing models, making it the industrys fastest flyingprobe test system. Our test center in eindhoven is equiped with a performant takaya flying probe tester, as well as with powerfull software for cad analysis, test coverage calculations and test program generation.
Spea flying probe series is designed to cover the widest range of test requirements for electronic boards. The significant market share that flying probe testers have conquered over the years, is beyond all doubt due. Spea fp, teradyne ict, jtag, functional and ess test but it will play a significant role in testing a new range of boards for the recent contract agreement signed with one of our customers. During the last decade, flying probe test have continued to evolve and now offer such a wide range of performances, that it is sometimes difficult for the user to choose the most suitable architecture and configuration. Double sided flying probe tester for substrate test. Takaya model apt9411 flying prober, fixtureless tester with advanced image processing technology aoi vision. Nemco takes delivery of takaya apt9411 flying probe test machine. Complete flying probe test system, just taken offline running.
Spea flying probe testers are designed to cover the widest range of test requirements for electronic boards. Appropriately, the acculogic scorpion flying probe test platform is an essential part of any pcba test strategy. The new electrical attributes editor for takaya flying probe provides a simple consolidated user interface where all required attributes needed for creating a successful test program are available. With so much to offer, its no wonder takaya flying probe testers are used by more cems and ems suppliers than any other flying probe tester in the world. Application of new and innovative design features to increase test speed, board access, reliability, and repeatability, have opened up new possibilities for deployment of acculogics fls980 flying probe test platform. Since then, over 1800 systems have been build and sold. Feb 23, 2018 spea flying probe testers are designed to cover the widest range of test requirements for electronic boards. Takaya flying probe apt 94019411 mtsc solution sdn.
New equipment we are proud to introduce takaya s latest contribution to the world of fixtureless test. How much do you know about flying probe test for pcb and. Texmacs parent company to share this technology with electronics manufacturers worldwide. This further increases test coverage and can be used to ensure faster cycle times, explains jorg lewandowski.
Functional tests simple with the nodelzimpedance test nzt, not only the presence of short circuits is tested, but also the characteristics of the network are measured and evaluated, taking all. Jtagboundary scan available for flying prober testers from takaya. Takaya flying probe apt1400f home takaya takaya flying probe apt1400f the apt1400f is a nextgeneration flying probe test system which has unprecedented performance in terms of test speed, positioning accuracy and test coverage. We perform a wide range of engineering and manufacturing test services such as dft analysis and testandticket operations for our customers.
The powerful twexpress software allows to simulate the test coverage result of the takaya flying probe test and optimize the complete test strategy for the pcba, taking into account other inspection and test techniques such as solder paste inspection, aoi, jtagboundary scan and others. Flying probe will typically require that the actual contact point be offset from the center of the leg as its position is not absolutely fixed in x, y or z planes. Also, high frequency measurements can be carried out by patent pending probes at up to 8ghz. Flying probe testing overview paul bennett dft seminar series 200. Takaya apt8400cj flying probe tester capital equipment. With the ability to accept a board as large as 25w x 26l, the apt9401sl is designed to meet the needs of. New equipment we are proud to introduce takayas latest contribution to the world of fixtureless test. Owing to major improvement in test speed and positioning accuracy, the apt1400f is capable of having the probes contact extremely small. These systems also allow developers to complete test programs in a short time. Takaya launches fastest dualsided flying probe tester. Takaya merlin pro software that supports over 40 different cad systems is available for this. In keeping with their reputation for quality, takaya uses only the most reliable ball screw and slide rail mechanisms which have.
The takaya flying probe test system is use to detect manufacturing defects on printed circuit board using 4 high speed independently moving probes, thus removing the requirement for a conventional bed of nails fixture. The apt1600fd is the newest member of takayas apt1400f family of flying probers. There are several options available if you desire advanced testing which will enhance the overall effectiveness of the takaya. Flying probe testing with takaya apt1400f test technology. The flying probe tester is a form of automated test equipment that has been in use since around 1986 when the first testers were introduced. Merlin pro is the software solution for effective data editing and simple test generation for takaya flying probe testers in the apt series for electronics production with merlin pro, you can conveniently import parts list and cad data, as well as comparing. In 1987 the japanese company takaya has developed the worlds first flying probe test equipment the apt2200. Nemco takes delivery of takaya apt9411 flying probe test. Since many years accelonix provides flying probe test services for local companies that need fast, flexible and cost effective solutions to test their printed circuit board assemblies. Takaya symphony highlights integration solution for takaya and jtag technologies supports all flying probe test systems apt xxx from takaya full access to the four flying probe heads. All high torque servo motors x,y,z axes 15 lcd tft colour.
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