What is a Test Fixture or JIG?
a test fixture is an essential tool for testing PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) and Motherboards. This piece of equipment evaluates the layout, design, tests actual current, and component integrity. The process involves connecting a PCB or motherboard to a bed of nails test platform via test points, ensuring precise contact with test pins
What Are Test Points?
Test points are critical locations on a PCB or motherboard which allows test pins to establish electrical connections, transmitting current and signals to carry out testing. The number and placement of test points depend on the size and complexity of your product.
What Are Test Pins?
Test pins are spring-loaded metal probes designed to pass current or signals through specific sections of a PCB without causing damage. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, these pins ensure accurate and reliable testing.
Connect with HILTOP Compact or Maxi
To automate testing and store results efficiently, you need a robust test platform for your test fixture to connect with. Our HILTOP Compact and HILTOP Maxi systems provide barcode-driven automation, integrating seamlessly with your test fixture to execute test scripts and collect test data. Without a reliable platform, test fixtures alone cannot run tests or store results.
Benefits of Automation and Traceability
Why Automate Testing?
- Reduce Testing Time: Automation eliminates manual steps, speeding up the entire testing process.
- Minimise Expertise Required: With barcode-driven systems, operators simply scan the product, making the process user-friendly.
- Real-Time Results: Immediate pass/fail feedback ensures faster indication of issues.
- Data Backup: Pulling test scripts and backing up result to your own centralised database, allowing for easy reference and analysis.
Full Traceability for Quality Control
- Identify Failures Quickly: See exactly where a failure occurred along the production line.
- Improve Efficiency: Traceability helps spot recurring issues, allowing you to fix them at the source and reduce downtime.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Easily access historical test data for any product, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Optimise Your Production Line: Spotting defects early improves overall product quality and minimises waste.
Our Partnership with CODA-PIN
We have partnered with CODA-PIN, a leading name in the test fixture industry, to deliver the most efficient, custom-built test fixtures. Whether you need a fully customised fixture or advice on the best solution for your product, our team are here to assist. Contact us today to discover the right fixture for your requirements and budget.
Why Test Your Product?
Testing ensures that you ship only top-quality products, catching any defects before they reach customers. For PCB and motherboard testing, our fixtures will highlight any flaws in your components, layout, or design. A reliable test fixture prevents costly mistakes and enhances product development and quality,
Customise Your Fixture
- Board size
- Number of test points