Flexible, automated diagnostic solutions to help people solve circuit card problems.
Huntron's NEW Access DH Automated Probing Station
New Dual Head Prober Automates Multi-point Testing
Huntron Access Prober DH is a fixtureless platform designed for economical, automated testing of CCAs. The open architecture
platform combined with the dual heads provides a flexible solution for accessing densely packed surface-mount components as well as
through-hole devices on the most complex boards.
The Access DH can be used with traditional Huntron Tracker products or can be configured to work with conventional test instruments,
(Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.) or specialized test cards such as Boundary Scan. The Access DH design allows a plug and play
approach to automating manual guided probe applications.
Download the Access DH brochure for more details.
Fundamentals of Signature Analysis Technical Overview
The new Fundamentals of Signature Analysis Technical document discusses the basics of power-off analog
signature analysis, how it relates to basic electronic devices and how it is used for circuit board troubleshooting.
You can download a 19 page, "no registration required", Fundamentals of ASA extract or register to download the full 51 page version
using our Download Product Information Form.
Automated Near Field Signature Analysis
Combining the Huntron
Access Robotic Probing Station, Huntron Workstation Software and the new Test Evolution (TEV)
Non-Contact RF Near Field Probe with local synthetic measurement technology sets the standard for Near Field Signature
Analysis (NFSA).
Placing the sensor, receiver and signal processing in one compact RF Probe assembly allows the sensing
of EM fields emanating from RF circuitry. A specific position in a Near Field is defined as a Virtual Test
Point™ (VTP) where a NFSA measurement is made. Identical circuits emanate nearly identical fields at
the VTP. The combination of Huntron Prober and TEV RF Probe allows accurate positioning and
measurement of VTPs. This provides the repeatability to measure VTP's from 200MHZ to 3GHZ on RF
assemblies.
When used for test, an engineer examines the UUT schematic with an eye toward following the RF signal path. Using Huntron
Workstation Software, points along that path are selected for Virtual Test Points (VTP). A set of known good
boards are then scanned making and saving Near Field signatures at the VTP's. Unknown UUT's are scanned with
the same VTP's against the saved signatures. Any deviation against stored signatures indicates areas of concern.
Near Field Signature Analysis (NFSA) is close proximity
sensing of EM fields emanating from RF circuitry. Near Fields are close to active circuits with
the strength dependent on power and circuit design. AC circuits radiate a unique frequency and magnitude
“signature” being a function of frequency of operation, magnitude, distance to the test probe and
geometric location of the probe.
The RF NFSA Prober will be available from Huntron to USA customers only in early 2009. Contact Huntron for more details on Near Field Signature Analysis.
Download the latest NFSA RF Prober brochure now!
Huntron Access USB Probers
The NEW
Huntron Access USB Probers are the latest
versions of the popular robotic probers used to automate testing of complex printed circuit boards. The Access USB Probers come in two sizes -
the Access USB Prober can handle PCBs up to 19.4” by 14” and the larger Access 2 USB Prober can hold PCBs up to 22” by 23” in size. The new Probers come with
a USB Probe Tip camera to monitor the probe placement as the test progresses. Both Probers uses linear encoders for incredible 20 micron accuracy. The new Access USB Probers can also be ordered with the
Tracker Model 30 embedded inside the chassis for a space saving, all-in-one platform.
Download the latest Diagnostic Systems brochure now!
Huntron's flexible, automated diagnostic solutions help people solve circuit card problems.
Huntron was founded in 1976 with the introduction of the Huntron Tracker®, the
pioneering troubleshooting tool that uses power-off signature analysis to identify component failures on printed circuit boards.
Today, Huntron's reputation in providing automated power-off diagnostics results in instrumentation and software for test, inspection and repair of
electronic printed circuit assemblies.
As density and complexity increase, printed circuit assemblies become tougher to probe and test. Huntrom complements conventional test equipment
with access and test tools that catch the elusive problems other test methods often miss. The keys are physical and virtual access, which translates into meaningful results
such as shorter design cycles, improved production yield and lower warranty costs. When you need to test, diagnose or troubleshoot complex circuit boards,
Huntron lets you access, explore and discover more.
Contact us for more information on how we can help solve your test and troubleshooting needs.