Testing for Intermittent Errors in Cable and Harness Assemblies Just because a cable has tested good does not mean that it is definitely a good cable. This article will discuss…

Functional Testing This article should help you understand functional testing, how to apply it correctly, and issues to consider when choosing a tester with functional test capability. Functional Testing Defined…

Setting Practical Resistance Specs for Continuity Testing The IPC\WHMA-A-620 Rev A standard states ..."in the absence of agreed on test requirements between manufacturer and user the continuity spec for class 3…

Finding Intermittent Errors in Fixturing Intermittent errors can be difficult to find, not only because they are not consistent, but also because they could be in your fixturing or your…

Giving Electrical Testing the Respect It Deserves Electrical Testing sometimes gets short-changed in the manufacturing process. Some test leaders wonder why they must answer questions in their organization about the…

The Real Costs of Insufficient Testing When deciding on the proper test process, manufacturers generally consider the tradeoff between cost and quality. The price of test equipment is one of…

Moving Tests Upstream By adding automated testing earlier throughout the build process, cable and harness manufacturers can find errors sooner; this saves time, money, and provides a competitive advantage. Rising…

The Biggest Fixturing Mistakes Is fixturing the cause of your failures? Fixturing can cause perfectly good cables to fail when it is built using the wrong materials, constructed incorrectly, or…