Title :
An introduction to coaxial RF probing solutions for mass-production tests
Author :
Zapatka, Matthias ; Ziser, Ralf
Author_Institution :
INGUN Prufmittelbau GmbH, Konstanz, Germany
fDate :
Nov. 30 2009-Dec. 4 2009
Abstract :
Our objective is to demonstrate advantages of using spring-loaded contacting solutions for high-volume testing of RF PCBs and modules. The test point can be either a pad on the surface of the board or a coaxial interface. The frequency range can be up to and even more than 12 GHz, provided that the test setup is properly calibrated, that the pad-shape or the interface is fully specified up to this frequency and that sophisticated probe fixturing methods are used.
Keywords :
fixtures; mass production; printed circuit testing; RF PCB; coaxial RF probing solutions; coaxial interface; high-volume testing; mass-production tests; spring-loaded contacting solutions; Coaxial components; Conductors; Dispatching; Fixtures; Impedance; Measurement techniques; Probes; Radio frequency; Springs; Testing; RF fixturing; RF pogo; RF probe; RF probing solution; coaxial pin; mass-production RF testing; spring-loaded test solution; test fixture;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Measurement Symposium, 2009 74th ARFTG
Conference_Location :
Broomfield, CO
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5712-0
DOI :
10.1109/ARFTG74.2009.5439097
