PCB Testing Throughout the Production Process: Matter and Methods (Download)

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Testing is a key element of printed-circuit-board (PCB) design. If PCB testing is used at all stages of the production process, manufacturers can save resources and increase productivity by ensuring the quality of their products.

PCB designers pay attention to the board’s checks, as they want to be confident that indicators of PCB functionality are within allowed values, and the PCB is carefully made. Lots of quality checks are involved to make sure that the designed product can be produced at scale.

Such PCB tests can be applied to prototypes and small batches. They check boards for open short circuits and defect solder joints, as well as test their performance. The same goals are pursued by testing in mass production.