Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) recently announced a series of
new capabilities on its low-cost U9401B model Medalist
i1000D in-circuit test system for boosting productivity in the
high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
The new functional test suite on the i1000D ICT system includes
the following:
External applications integration: This allows
manufacturers to easily integrate new external applications onto the i1000D
system. For example, manufacturers running tests for LEDs can now use the
i1000D for current measurement and analysis of test results. Other application
areas include integrity tests for automotive electronics boards and various
consumer electronics products.
Customizable post-test actions: The i1000D can now be easily programmed to
provide customized follow-up actions based on the pass/fail test results of the
printed circuit board assemblies being tested. For example, automated prompts
can be linked from the i1000D to external devices to separate defective boards
from good ones. Audio and visual signals can also be incorporated to aid
production operators with the necessary follow-up protocols.
Automatic board handler: Responding to various manufacturers' requests
for inline board handling, the i1000D now offers an inline use model to boost
throughput by 20 percent, and can be easily integrated into surface mount
technology lines.
"We have been working with customers across various
electronics industries to broaden the capabilities of the i1000D, and it is interesting
to note the system has proven its own versatility," said NK Chari,
marketing director for Agilent's Measurement Systems Division.
"Customers can expect to see new applications enabled on the
i1000D. This is a proven way of helping our customers achieve low cost of test
even as they enjoy higher throughput and wider test coverage," he added.
About the Medalist i1000D ICT
The i1000D ICT system is a versatile and
affordable in-circuit test platform with full digital test capabilities to
bridge the gap between typical manufacturing defect analyzers and
high-performance in-circuit test solutions such as the industry-standard Agilent
Medalist i3070 ICT.
For i1000D images, please visit www.agilent.com/find/i1000D_images.
About
Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is the world's premier
measurement company and a technology leader in chemical analysis, life
sciences, electronics and communications. The company's 18,500 employees serve
customers in more than 100 countries. Agilent had net revenues of $5.4 billion
in fiscal 2010. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.