Enclosure enables low-cost reliability testing

System detects and locates PCB assembly defects, such as short circuits and stressed components, which are difficult to identify using conventional test methods.

New from OptoTherm, the EL environmental enclosure provides a stable test environment by blocking energy emitted by the ambient environment and blocking air currents generated by heating and air conditioning ducts.

A motorised camera slide and controller precisely position the EL camera for model board comparison and short circuit tests.

The 686 x 686 x 1143mm enclosure includes a platform with adjustable PCB mounts that enables repeatable positioning of boards up to 559 x 508mm in size.

The EL system detects and locates PCBA defects, such as short circuits and stressed components, which are difficult to identify using conventional test methods.

The EL can also be used to verify PCBA functionality.

Advantages of EL over traditional functional testers include low cost and fast setup.

No custom hardware is required and tests can usually be setup in less than an hour.

The EL is ideal when the high cost of a dedicated functional tester cannot be justified.

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