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Improving test integration quality in volume production
The Peak Group has added a new fixture interface for boundary scan to its portfolio of PXI automatic test systems
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he Peak Group has added a new boundary-scan fixture interface to its portfolio of automatic test
systems based on its partnerships with National Instruments (NI), GOEPEL electronic and Virginia Panel Corporation (VPC). The new PXI 1149/VPC(x) Pull-Thru receiver is said to ensure an outstanding signal quality in the interface between GOEPEL electronic’s PXI/PXIe SCANFLEX(R) Boundary Scan controllers and test fixtures, and completely eliminates the complication of any kind of manual wiring in the configuration of the interface. The new Pull-Thru adapters are designed to
improve the integration quality and seamless combination of structural test technologies with functional test in volume manufacturing. As well as the actual JTAG signals, the new Pull-Thru adapter offers additional connections for GOEPEL electronic’s dynamic I/O signals for enhanced handling of all Embedded System Access (ESA) technologies. As a result, it provides the ability to test and program highly complex boards, including on-chip flash programming, with significantly reduced test points, in some cases without the use of traditional test points or probes at all. The new unit is fully compatible with the scalable
Mass InterConnect system from VPC using Pull-Thru Receiver series G20, G20x, G40 and G14x. Using this
option, users can now easily combine JTAG/Boundary Scan with the PXI Interface Test Adapter (ITA) solutions from VPC to create a high performance reliable fixture interface.
ABOUT PEAK PRODUCTION Established in 1984, Peak Production Equipment, part of The Peak Group, is a long established manufacturer of test racks, systems and fixtures, principally in the area of functional test but also covering in-circuit testing. Peak has built a strong, loyal customer base within the aerospace, space, defence, and automotive industries, where the company’s expertise in the manufacture of complex and demanding test solutions is valued. An ISO 9001 certified company, Peak continues to forge close relationships with like-minded customers and suppliers, and works closely with them to deliver robust, quality solutions. Based in Hertfordshire, UK, Peak employs over 50 personnel, designing and manufacturing products in-house. Visit the company’s web site at
www.thepeakgroup.com to obtain full details of products and services.
The Peak Group
www.thepeakgroup.com T: 01462 475605
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strain gauges are built on a new manufacturing process using state-of-the-art equipment and tooling. This results in tighter-tolerance products with shorter manufacturing lead times as compared to conventional manufacturing techniques. Customers who have tested these new gauges in their transducer products have reported more repeatable test data when compared to previous generation conventional gage types. The new Micro-Measurements Advanced Sensors process has also allowed for the development of a new multi-axis gauge that incorporates both a tee-rosette and dual-shear gauge on the same backing. “A major challenge faced by transducer manufacturers is sourcing high-performance strain gauges with tight tolerances, long-term stability, and high reliability that are readily available from stock or with short lead times at competitive prices,” says Jim Johnson, Micro-Measurements Advanced Sensors technical sales manager. “With its Advanced Sensors products, Micro-Measurements has achieved all this.” Micro Measurements
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