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Higher, faster & more accurate Takaya Flying
Probe from Itochu
October 2005 | posted by D Claxton
Itochu’s Takaya flying probe test range has been developed to an even
higher level with the introduction of the new APT-9411A, providing an
in-line option for the already proven APT-9411 launched earlier this
year.
With improved performance in both speed and accuracy, the APT-9411
series exemplifies the continuing programme of technical development
at Itochu and Takaya. Positioning resolution on the X & Y axes has
been enhanced from 2.5m to an even more precise 1.25m allowing the
testing of increasingly smaller components on more densely packed
boards. There are four moving probes, plus two IC opens on the
top-side plus one camera for vision alignment / inspection as
standard. The flying height has been increased to 40mm, which allows
an even greater variety of boards to be tested.
Also on show at Productronica is the optional, additional TOS-5
upgrade which provides a second top-side camera which has a wider
viewing angle permitting faster visual inspection over a greater area
allowing faster visual inspection. The standard system will inspect
individual components at approximately three images per second but the
TOS-5 option will permit the inspection of groups of components, also
at approximately three images per second. Therefore, if for example
there were 6 components in the field of view then the rate of visual
inspection would improve from three components to 18 components per
second!
Also demonstrated at the show will be the automated shuttle conveyor
system which enhances the in-line capabilities of this new system
series.
The system software has been kept simple (user friendly) but
comprehensive. This makes programming extremely quick and effective.
With optional probe permission software, further off-line programming
and debug can be achieved.
Probably the most interesting development is the optional bottom-side
kit. This will comprise two moving probes and two IC opens which can
be added to the system. This also gives an addition of a third camera
mounted below. This is expected to be available next year.
Graham South, Itochu’s UK business manager for the Takaya range, has
noted that “The APT-9411 series demonstrates our ability to push the
development envelope to higher and higher levels of speed and accuracy
in flying probe test technology, and this has proven a winning formula
for us this year with sales exceeding our expectations.
The Takaya flying probe test systems can be connected easily to
boundary scan as well as to extra power supplies and instruments for
digital or limited functional testing. The operating system for the
APT-9411 is Windows XP.
Furthermore, using “Netztest” with the above system to test digital
PCB’s makes the testing of digital PCB’s extremely quick and allows
more efficient test of medium to high volumes of PCB’s.
To find out more about the Takaya APT-9411 or other Itochu systems or
services, contact Graham South on + 44 (0) 1580 895550 or e-mail gsouth@itochu.co.uk.
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