REMOTE DOCKING FIXTURES
Remote docking fixtures are cable-based interface solutions that sit between your test system and DUT board for added flexibility in your test configurations. Test your DUTs on the bench, under a scope, or within a chamber independent from your existing test systems.
REMOTE DOCKING DESIGN
Remote docking fixtures include an interface board designed to mate directly with your existing tester, a series of wrapped ribbon cables at your specified length, and a DUT board that includes the test socket. The entire assembly acts as an extension of your test head. Design a remote docking fixture to meet your test requirements and applications. We have various designs and can create new designs to suit your needs.
Test System Compatibility
We design remote docking fixtures that are compatible with many popular big iron test systems including Kiethly, Credence D-10, Verigy, Advantest, Versatest, NextTest, and RTI’s MultiTrace automated curve tracers. RTI can develop a remote docking fixture for other test platforms that utilize a standardized docking interface.
Cables and Connectors
Our cables vary in length to span the distance you require. The ribbon cable types used vary based on the electrical performance required. Each shielded or wrapped cabling system connects the DUT board to the test system interface board using mating connectors, making each cable easy to remove or service independently. We can provide different cables and connectors to connect to your existing test systems.
Design Remote Docking Fixtures to Your Needs
Remote docking fixtures are ideal for failure analysis labs and are an instrumental fault localization tool. Our fixtures offer easy access and allow for testing under microscopes or environmental chambers with their low-profile architecture.
ATE Compatibility
RTI offers cable-based load board interfaces for many popular ATE test heads and provides extended mobility during tests. The remote test head connects to the load board interface using a series of ribbon cables allowing it to be positioned up to 10ft away from the tester, on a bench, or under inspection tools. Our remote docking fixtures are compatible with many systems including Credence D-10 and HiLevel ETS Series. We can create a remote docking fixture for nearly any tester. RTI’s high-speed, controlled impedance cable system comes shielded or wrapped at custom lengths to cover the distance between the ATE test system and remote docking interface. Using a series of mating connectors allows each cable assembly to be easily removed for debugging, service or replacement.
Curve Trace Compatibility
If you have RTI’s curve tracers as your test system, we also provide remote docking options for all systems. Our most popular curve tracer is the MultiTrace which tests up to 625 pins with the typical PGA interface or 1152 pins with the Octopogo interface. The Octopogo interface is also compatible with various test sockets, fixtures, cables, and connectors, giving you broad abilities to test small or large devices, packages, or units.
We are continuously adding new solutions, so please call to see if we have already designed an interface solution for your specific requirement. If you are looking for a fixture that is not mentioned here just let us know and we will work with you to build an interface for your equipment.
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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.
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