Test Backplanes
In the volume production of diverse peripheral hardware for computers, two critical needs must be addressed: reducing production testing time and protecting test equipment from assembly-induced damage. Efficient testing processes are essential for productivity, while equipment protection safeguards against costly repairs or replacements due to overcurrent and overvoltage issues caused by manufacturing defects.
Key Requirements for Production Testing:
- Efficient Testing and Replacement:
Technicians need the ability to test multiple devices (DUTs – Devices Under Test) simultaneously. Quick replacement of tested devices with new ones and easy access for power and signal verification are vital to streamline operations. - Equipment Protection:
Test equipment is expensive and vulnerable to damage from overcurrent in power lines or overvoltage on signal lines caused by assembly faults. Robust protection mechanisms are essential to mitigate these risks.
Test backplanes are specially designed to meet these challenges, offering the following features:
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- Versatile Compatibility:
Accommodates a range of hardware types, including PCI, PCIe, MiniPCI, MiniPCIe, and M.2 boards, ensuring seamless testing for various device configurations. - Open-Concept Design:
Provides easy access for technicians to inspect, replace, or probe DUTs, regardless of size or configuration. - Advanced Testing Features:
Includes adjustable power delivery, real-time current monitoring, and voltage regulation for reliable testing. - Parallel Testing Capability:
Supports multiple connectors or circuits to test several DUTs simultaneously, significantly reducing overall production time. - Hot-Swap Functionality:
Enables power to be turned off for replacing DUTs without shutting down the host test equipment, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime.
- Versatile Compatibility:
Test backplanes are an indispensable tool in modern production assembly lines, enhancing efficiency, ensuring safety, and enabling seamless testing of diverse hardware types.
PCI Express Gen 3 Test Backplane
The Amfeltec’s PCI Express Gen 3 Test Backplane is an advanced, high-performance testing solution designed to streamline production testing and debugging of PCI Express boards. Ideal for technician in electronics testing and development, this backplane provides reliable simultaneous testing for up to four PCI Express boards at the same time. Built to PCI Express 4.0 standard, it seamlessly connects to a host computer via a CAT7 cable and a choice of PCI Express, MiniPCI Express or ExpressCard® host boards.
Its versatile design, combined with robust overvoltage and overcurrent protection, hot-swap capabilities, and real-time monitoring, makes it dependable platform for efficient testing, programming, and debugging of complex PCI Express boards. Manufactured to stringent RoHS standards, the PCI Express Backplane exemplifies Amfeltec’s commitment to high-quality, innovative solutions for professional-grade testing and development environments.
