PCBA Strain Measurement Solution for Stress Testing Instruments TSK-64-56C-12

Specifications

Measurement Range: -55500 – 55500 uE
Accuracy: -0.3 – 0.3 %
Stability: 6 ppm/degC
Sampling Frequency: 10 KHz (per channel)
Operational Temperature Range: -40 – 70 degC
Max Channel: 64
Current Channel: 56
Imepdance: 120 Ohm
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Features

  • Comprehensive PCBA Strain Measurement Solution: Our instruments provide a complete solution for measuring strain on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Industry Standards Compliance: Adheres to IPC/JEDEC-9704A guidelines, the industry benchmark for PCBA strain gage testing, ensuring your processes meet global standards.
  • Wide Range of Applications: Suitable for various processes including SMT assembly, panel cutting, manual operations, rework and repair, connector installation, and PCB testing.
  • Prevent Costly Failures: Early detection of mechanical stress can prevent cracked solder balls, circuit damage, and other failures, saving significant costs in production and R&D.
  • Cost-Effective Testing: Implementing strain measurement during the design phase can save up to 100 times the cost compared to addressing issues during production.
  • Advanced Strain Gage Testing: Provides systematic steps to identify defective assemblies and test processes, ensuring high-quality output.
  • Global Manufacturer Endorsement: Actively promoted by leading manufacturers like Intel, IBM, HP, and Apple, reinforcing its credibility and effectiveness.
  • Enhanced Product Reliability: By monitoring and controlling mechanical stresses, manufacturers can significantly reduce defective products, ensuring higher customer satisfaction.
  • Adaptable to New Materials: Effective for lead-free PCB laminate materials and high interconnect density applications, addressing modern manufacturing challenges.

Applications

  • Typical Processing Needs Strain Measurement:
    • SMT Assembly
    • Panel Cutting
    • Manual Operation
    • All Rework and Repair Process
    • Connector Installation
    • PCB Testing
    • ICT, FCT, or Equivalent Functional Test
    • Mechanical Assembly:
      • Heat Sink Assembly
      • PCI or Daughterboard Installation
      • DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Installation
  • Printed Circuit Assembly Strain Gage Test Guideline:
    • IPC/JEDEC-9704A
  • Common Modes of Failure Due to Mechanical Stress:
    • Cracked Solder Balls
    • Circuit Damage
    • Warped Pads
    • Cracked Substrates
    • Capacitor Y-Cracks and 45° Cracks
  • PCBA Strain Gage Test as an Industry Benchmark:
    • Issued by IPC and JEDEC in 2005
    • Revised Version A in 2012
    • Identify Defective Assembly and Test Processing
    • Provide Systematic Steps to Perform PCBA Strain Testing
  • Measurement Standards:
    • INTEL for Strain
  • Cost Implications of Strain Measurement:
    • A problem solved with $1 during the design phase costs $10 during manufacturing and $100 during production.
    • The later a problem is discovered, the more costs double increased.
    • Rules that should be known: 1-10-100
  • Measurement Purpose:
    • Solder joints are sensitive to strain, leading to fracture mechanisms.
    • Lead-free PCB laminate materials and increased interconnect density increase warpage damage.
    • Incomplete cracking may not cause instant PCBA failure, undetectable by functional tests.
    • Monitoring and controlling mechanical stresses can reduce defective products for end customers.