PCB Testing: Ensuring Reliable Performance

Achieving zero defects is a crucial procedure during manufacture and assembly of printed circuit boards. Rush PCB Inc achieves this by Functional PCB Testing. This is another way we ensure the reliability and quality of our products. As PCBs are the foundation of any electronic device, we make sure of identifying defects in our products by testing them thoroughly. PCB functional test is an inevitable step we undertake to find defects in our PCB assemblies. This is the final step we undertake before shipping and delivery to the customer.

At Rush PCB Inc, we take extreme care to ensure that our printed circuit boards are of the highest quality. This also includes prototypes, fabrication, and assembly. Apart from other rigorous testing that we exercise on our PCBs, we include functional testing on PCB assemblies. That is the primary reason that a wide range of industries depend on us for their PCBs from fabrication to assembly.

Functional PCB Testing

Our Capabilities for Functional PCB Testing

As functional testing is the ultimate step in our manufacturing process, we insist on carrying out this step to ensure zero defects in our products. Unlike ICT or In-Circuit Testing, functional testing has a different functionality. Where ICT requires testing each component on the board, functional testing involves testing their overall combined functionality, rather than testing them individually. With all electronic products trending towards miniaturization, more than ICT, functional testing is the way to go.

Our capabilities for Functional PCB Testing includes:

  • An experienced team of competent test engineers for developing and evaluating PCBs and assemblies.
  • Advanced instrumentation such as automated test equipment, digital multimeters, specialized jigs and probes, and many more.
  • Following specifications and test procedures given by customer’s test engineers.
  • Capabilities to simulate the working environment of a PCB assembly through automated test equipment.

We ensure the functional testing for a prototype PCB covers its entire performance, thereby helping to highlight any defect in the board’s functionality or its design. This ensures we do not carry forward any mistakes in the board that may turn out expensive later.

Why is Functional Testing Essential?

Functional testing involves several benefits that include:

  • Detection of missing, wrong insertion, or faulty components.
  • Helps in the root cause analysis for any fault.
  • Documented method of testing, analyzing, and problem fixing ensures the establishment of a future guideline, helping to continually improve quality.
  • Helps the project remain cost-efficient.
  • Helps improve overall quality when in synchronization with other testing methods such as flying probe and in-circuit testing.
  • Reduces the chances of defects slipping through when testing each PCB.

Applications of Functional PCB Testing

Functional PCB Testing is the final step in determining whether the PCB is fit for shipping. Therefore, this testing method is an essential step for most types of PCB assemblies. As the test validates freedom of defects for the hardware, all types of PCB fabrication and assembly use Functional PCB Testing extensively. It must be understood that as the functionality of each PCB is unique, functional testing methods for PCBs can also differ.

Over the last two decades, Rush PCB Inc has established itself as a reliable single-window partner for our customers in their requirement for PCB fabrication and assembly. Irrespective of the complexity of the design or the project, our expert team will always offer you simple and elegant solutions. Moreover, we follow best practices of the electronics industry to ensure our customers do not end up with expensive defects.

You can always count on us for our quick turnaround times, as this ensures you reach the market before your competitors do. Our state-of-the-art technology and equipment ensures you are fully in control whether you want prototype quantities or final production runs.

We undertake the most robust testing for all PCBs, as we have a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals. Moreover, as our PCBs comply with the highest certifications and standards in the industry, our customers always receive the highest quality. All our products comply with IPC standards, and we are accredited for ISO 9001:2015 and AS 9100D.

Utilize our full turnkey services to ensure a hassle-free PCB assembly, and ensure the best quality for your boards.

It does not take much to get in touch with us and let us know of your requirements. Our quote will not only be competitive, we also ensure your project moves forward smoothly and with the utmost cost-effectiveness.

Some FAQs on Functional PCB Testing

  1. Why Rush PCB Inc for Functional PCB Testing?
  1. Rush PCB Inc offers the most advanced probes, testing tools, and software for checking the overall performance of the PCB under test. In addition, we have an extremely talented, and well-experienced team that can identify PCB defects. We methods confirm to a wide range of best practices in the electronic industry.
  1. What is the difference between ICT and Functional Testing?
  1. ICT checks individual components on the board. On the other hand, functional testing checks the coordination between the components, and their combined performance, rather than their individual functioning.
  1. What is the importance of Functional Testing?
  1. Functional testing of a PCB can unearth many defects in the assembly. Rush PCB Inc uses it as one of the final steps in testing the PCB’s functioning. The successful culmination of this test gives the crucial green signal for shipping the assembly.
  1. What are the benefits of Functional Testing?
  1. Preliminarily, functional testing can detect missing, wrongly mounted, or faulty components on the board. In addition, it can detect if the components are working together as intended. If there is a fault, functional testing helps with a detailed root cause analysis of the problem, thereby helping to improve the quality. Moreover, the testing technique is cost-efficient, helping in weeding out issues in PCBs before they ship.

At Rush PCB Inc, you can expect effective functional PCB testing to authenticate your business products. In addition, we provide quick turnaround to let you reach the market before your competitors can. On our website, you can let us know whether you want us to take up functional testing after fabrication and assembly, so that we can include it in our quote. You can also send us your BOM and Gerber files on our website, and call us for any clarification in connection with our Functional PCB Testing services.