Inline In-Circuit Test Solutions
The automated versions of Teradyne’s TestStation systems are designed for manufacturers who demand the fastest test throughput for their high-volume products. The TestStation test electronics in these systems are paired with an inline automated handler so that the integrated system can be placed directly into the manufacturer’s automated assembly line.
The TestStation inline automated test solutions support a variety of handler configurations, pincounts, and Multi-Site capabilities to satisfy diverse manufacturing requirements, but all TestStation automated solutions come with these test features and capabilities:
- High performance Windows-based PC Controller
- High precision analog and digital instrumentation
- Fast test throughput
- High fault coverage with exceptional diagnostic accuracy
- Proven test reliability
- Scalable test capabilities
- SafeTest test technology
- Vectorless Test Technologies for simple detection of open pins on ICs and Connectors
- FLASH & ISP Toolset for optimized programming of Programmable Logic Devices
- Eight measurement channels scannable to any tester pin
- GPIB bus connection of IEEE-488 compatible instruments
- Synchronized Analog & Digital subsystems
- High level programming language
- Powerful and easy-to-use Debug and Production user interfaces
- Insightful Data Collection and Data Display Software
- Built-in calibration standards module and self-test circuits
- Low cost of ownership
Product Features
The TestStation Inline Automated Handler systems are fully integrated inline systems equipped with an automated handler and embedded in-circuit test engine. The turnkey solution is designed to fit seamlessly into automated production lines and provide “hands-off” operation with maximum test throughput.
The Multi-Site capability of the TestStation Handler can be employed to double the test speed making it ideal for high volume manufacturers who demand maximum test throughput. The TestStation Handler can also be operated as a single site test system, giving manufacturers maximum flexibility and scalability.
The TestStation Handler integrates seamlessly with Teradyne’s test electronics and resides completely within the footprint of standard line automation equipment. The tester to handler connections eliminate the long cabling between the unit under test (UUT) and test instrumentation resulting in enhanced test accuracy and measurement reliability. The short set-up time, automatic fixture feed and interlocking mechanisms of the handler saves manufacturers time and money while setting up their automated production line.
The TestStation Handler Large Format automated test system utilizes the same robust handler system as the TestStation Handler, with enhanced ability to support a single test site with up to 6,400 test nodes and 530x508mm UUT capacity with less than 250mm additional floorspace required.
The TestStation Handler Large Format shares the same Multi-Site capability of the TestStation Handler to double the test speed making it ideal for high volume manufacturers who demand maximum test throughput.
The TestStation Inline Systems (TSI) Test Inserts are a collection of specially designed hardware modules that can be easily integrated into standard or custom automation handling equipment of the manufacturers choice.
The flexibility of the TSI modules make it possible for manufacturers to design a unique automation handler/tester package that best suits their production requirements. With the small footprint TSI solution, manufacturers realize reduced handling times and lower capital equipment, fixture, and operator costs compared to traditional test systems.
TestStation’s offline test systems are designed for a human operator or collaborative robot for product handling. TestStation systems scale to support from 128 to 15,000 test points. Our newest Multi-Site systems double productivity per system, reducing Capex and Opex for manufacturers.
All TestStation systems support:
- Full 6-wire analog matrix with high accuracy analog measurement system and automatic guarding
- Available hybrid test channels with built-in SafeTest overdrive control
- Coherent synchronized Analog & Digital subsystems for ingaudio, A/D – D/A circuit function test
- Available PXI functional and instrumentation option for parametric testing
- Mix and match pin card options without impact to fixture wiring or pincount
- Native built-in multi-channel FLASH & capability for programmable logic devices
The TestStation LH is a general-purpose member of Teradyne’s in-circuit product family, capable of supporting all TestStation options without limitation. The TestStation LH system features:
- Small footprint outline for manual and U-turn lines
- Up to 4,096 analog or analog/hybrid mix test points without restriction
- Variety of pincard options for targeted end applications
The TestStation LHS is designed for manual or robotic arm applications where multiple systems are serviced by single robot. The TestStation LHS system features include:
- Automation ready with a cobot-friendly form-factor
- Small footprint outline for manual and U-turn lines
- Up to 4,096 analog or analog/hybrid mix test points without restriction
- Variety of pincard options for targeted end applications
The TestStation LX is one of two high-pincount solutions for complex server and router applications over 5,000 testpoints. The TestStation LX features include:
- System frame and lifter assembly for test fixtures up to 350lbs
- Support for up to 7,680 test points
- Fixture compatible with Genrad 228X and TS8X series legacy in-circuit test systems programs and fixtures
The TestStation LX2 is the industry’s most capable pincount production test system. Within the same footprint as the TestStation LX, the TestStation LX2 can support up to 15,360 testpoints, transfer programs and fixtures from the LX, and is designed to support test fixtures up to 800lbs.
The TestStation LX2 is ideal for tests of complex, multi-core routers and servers having integrated boundary can, built-in self-test or powered up functional pre-screen requirements.
Teradyne’s Multi-Site test systems merge two concepts: a high pincount, zero footprint modular test head and the ability to merge multiple test heads into a single integrated solution. Ideal for tests of multi-copy panels, Multi-Site test shortens overall test times by 2 versus a standard TestStation, using only one operator and one test fixture.
Supporting the full range of TestStation options, Teradyne’s TestStation Multi-Site systems optimize productivity, operating costs and overhead expenses.
TestStation Multi-Site Offline
The TestStation Multi-Site Offline supports two sites operating in tandem, allowing the tester to provide 100% concurrent testing of two board copies, without any shared common resource, yielding 2X the units per hour of a single test system. One test program is written, then shared by both test sites automatically.
TestStation Multi-Site Offline Asynchronous
The TestStation Multi-Site Offline Asynchronous supports two test sites operating independently from each other; potentially operating entirely different programs and PCBA’s under test. Designed for high mix/low volume lines, the TestStation Multi-Site Offline Asynchronous naturally fits into work cells with rapid change over. A clever dual fixture strategy allows Site A to operate while Site B is changed over to a new application.