Microelectronic component testing using circuit modeling

Microelectronic components testing and analysis is greatly enhanced through automated circuit modeling. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) applies automated circuit modeling consistently to reduce the cost and time of performing circuit analysis and testing. Through circuit modeling, a graphical display with performance results are provided to assist the engineer in both troubleshooting microelectronic problem circuits and/or circuit design. Circuit modeling allows circuits to be analyzed on paper, thus reducing circuit board stress with regards to boards that appear to have problem areas. Also, circuit modeling identifies possible design problems before board prototypes are developed. The application of circuit modeling should be considered to reduce the cost and time to perform microelectronic component analysis and testing