MANUAL SWITCH BOX
RTI developed the low-cost 96 channel manual switch box to be useful in a variety of electrical bench test applications including powered and unpowered curve tracing. The switch box features banana jack connectors and 3-position toggle switches for each I/O. The banana jacks allow for binding posts while the toggle switches bias the pin between V+, V-, and no-state during a test. Switch boxes interface to the DUT board or adapter board using a ribbon cable with mating 100pin Yamaichi or 32pin IDC connectors.
Manual Switch Box Components
The manual switch box has a variety of components to create a unique testing platform for your test and device requirements.
Manual Switch Box
A manual curve trace solution when automation is not required for testing or when you are testing smaller batches of devices or packages.
Fixtures: 950 Series
Manual switch box can be used with a variety of fixtures. The most popular among users is the 950 series fixture but custom fixtures can be made to order.
Dedicated DUT Boards
Manual Switch Boxes are compatible with any device-specific RTI DUT board that includes a 96 channel Yamaichi connector. Our most popular is the R1 through R4 series of DUT boards that connect to the switch box using an extended ribbon cable. Universal Adapter Boards act as a load board interface for the R-series dedicated DUT boards. This allows for rapid swapping of dedicated DUT boards that have a mating 96 channel connector installed on the bottom.
Overlay Panels
A/B Relay
The A/B relay is an accessory for the manual switch for rapidly switching between 2 DUT boards. The relay requires 5V, 2A power supply. It also contains 2 pole relays and a master switch and interfaces with a 96-pin cable.
Customization
Multiple switch boxes can be used together to manually bias each signal on devices with >96 I/O. In this configuration, each switch box is responsible for connecting to a different bank of 96 pins on the device. Universal and dedicated adapter boards provide improved cable management and offer custom signal routing between the DUT and the mating connector. Custom removable overlays offer unique identification of each switch and banana jack making setup and operation much more user-friendly when more than one switch box is required.
More Resources
Contact an Engineer
Configurations & DUT Boards
R1 DUT Board Configuration
A DUT board with one 96 channel 100-pin connector cables directly to the manual switch box. Plated thru-holes for manual wiring of each I/O are located close to the onboard connector. Compatible with all RTI test sockets and most 3rd party test sockets.
R2 DUT Board Configurations
A DUT board with two 96 channel 100-pin connectors cables directly to two manual switch boxes. Plated thru-holes for manual wiring of each I/O are located close to the onboard connectors. Standoffs between the DUT board and base plate allow for socket and cable clearance when the board is turned over to perform backside test. Compatible with RTI’s low profile FA test sockets.
R4 DUT Board Configurations
A DUT board with four 96 channel 100-pin connectors cables directly to four manual switch boxes. Plated thru-holes for manual wiring of each I/O are located close to the onboard connectors. Standoffs between the DUT board and base plate allow for socket and cable clearance when the board is turned over to perform backside test. Additional adapter boards offer signal routing to an in-line bank of connectors for cable management. Compatible with all RTI test sockets and most 3rd party test sockets.
Test Applications:
- Unpowered curve tracing with respect to ground pins
- Powered curve tracing when used with bench power supplies
- Custom analog measurements of mixed-signal devices
- Convenient for fixturing devices under a microscope for optical fault localization test
- Contact RTI for more information or pricing
Additional Features:
- Supports 96 pins per box
- Connect external power supplies, instruments, signals, and more
- Configurable for powered cure tracing, IDDQ measurements, and more
- Optional binding post version available
- Custom laser engraved overlay panels allow customization of switch numbers and names
- Standard switch box dimensions: 10.5”x11”x2”
Upgrade to Automation
- Most DUT boards and fixtures used with the switch box are also compatible with RTI’s MultiTrace system
- Add more switch boxes as your devices grow
- Compatible with RTI’s universal BGA and CSP sockets for a flexible fixture system
- RTI’s support ensures you get the most out of your system
Test Applications:
- Failure analysis
- Reliability testing
- Counterfeit device analysis
- Nondestructive electrical counterfeit test
- Opens, shorts leakage testing (OSL)
- Post decap electrical inspection
- Optical fault localization
- ESD testing
- Latch-up testing
- Supply current measurements
- And more!
Additional Features:
- Economic footprint fits on less than half a typical lab bench
- Supports low pin count devices up to 96/100/108
- Directly compatible with RTI’s FA test fixtures designed for the manual switch box
- Drive bus box provides access to all drives and measurements via banana jacks
- Typically paired with the 950 series benchtop test fixture
MORE CURVE TRACE SOLUTIONS
QUALITY GUARANTEE
Robson Technologies, Inc. interconnects, fixtures and systems are carefully designed, manufactured, inspected, and individually tested prior to shipment. In the unlikely case you find a defect in materials or workmanship, we will promptly repair or replace the component.
CONTACT US
Do you need help finding a test solution? Get in touch with an RTI Engineer!