Testing

AI-based anomaly detection helps engineers identify potential problems early, to improve process efficiency, says Rachel Johnson Industrial processes and manufacturing systems depend on consistency and accuracy. Unusual data readings, or anomalies, can signal issues like equipment malfunction, faulty components or deteriorating sensors that disrupt the expected operational flow. AI-based anomaly detection helps engineers identify these potential problems early, which enables ...

Rigorous testing of display components is essential to meet consumer expectations and maintain brand reputation, says Samudrapom Dam In the competitive landscape of consumer electronics, display quality is paramount. Manufacturers face the dual challenge of ensuring high performance while managing production complexities. This article delves into the measurement challenges associated with these display components, highlighting how innovative testing solutions enhance ...

The SDM4000A series 5½-digit and 6½-digit digital multimeters (DMMs) by  Siglent Technologies are now available in the UK from Telonic Instruments. The SDM4000A series DMMs offer 2,200,000 counts for the 6½-digit resolution model; or 220,000 for the 5½-digit DMM and a full-scale display range from -2,199,999 to +2,199,999. Reading rate is 50,000 readings/s and the minimum sampling interval is 20-µs. ...

Hybrid bonding offers advantages over ‘bump-based’ interconnects, but high yield production relies on inspection. By Hari Polu. Hybrid bonding is quickly gaining recognition due to the enhanced reliability and mechanical strength of its interconnects, as well as the space savings compared to traditional bump-based interconnections. This bonding technique vertically links die-to-wafer or wafer-to-wafer via closely spaced copper pads, bonding the ...

At Hardware Pioneers Max 2025 we caught up with Lee Harrison, Director of Product Marketing at Siemens, and Dr. Shahram Mossayebi, Founder and CEO of Crypto Quantique, as part of our promotional coverage for the event. They discuss how design for test is a critical part of any semiconductor, but with DFT requirements around the collection of in-life silicon health ...

The Satellite Applications Catapult has upgraded its In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) facility to add a gravity offload system. The large steel structure – to simulate microgravity here on Earth – is located at the Catapult’s site in Westcott, Buckinghamshire, with construction and testing now finished. Funded by the UK Space Agency, the new facilities mark the conclusion of ...

The Westcott Drone Test and Development Centre (DTDC) is benefiting from a major upgrade to its facilities. Funding of £1.4 million from Buckinghamshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The new upgrades for the site include sensor test ranges for flexible drone testing, support for testing of tethered drone systems and expanded workshop spaces. There will also be a drone cage flight ...

Watch the video below, where Lee Harrison – Director of Automotive IC Solutions at Siemens EDA – explains the technology behind full In-System ATPG testing for advanced semiconductors Continuous testing and monitoring of devices is required to guarantee optimal performance, reliability and safety throughout their operation, he explains. Tessent In-System Test enables the application of high-quality deterministic test patterns for ...

The range of load cells and strain gauges available from Charcroft Electronics has increased with the acquisition of Sensor Techniques. Charcroft is a privately-owned,  distributor and manufacturer of electronic components, including passive, interconnect, electromechanical and optoelectronic components, load cells and strain gauges, power supplies and rugged semiconductors. Sensor Techniques is a distributor of load cells and strain gauges for use ...

The Z-Wave Alliance – the standards body for smart home and IoT wireless comms – has published its Z-Wave 2024B Specification Package for improved device interoperability and security. The organisation has also introduced a new level of Z-Wave Alliance membership. The Z-Wave 2024B Specification covers changes to the Z-Wave Certification program, updated Z-Wave Command Classes, and new tools to support ...