Flexible, automated diagnostic solutions to help people solve circuit card problems.
Huntron Automates NFSA RF Test!
New Automated Near Field Signature Analysis
Combining the Huntron
Access Robotic Probing Station, Huntron Workstation Software and the new Test Evolution (TEV) patent
pending 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 Tracker Model 30 Presentation
A new web-based presentation
covering details on the Huntron Tracker Model 30 is now posted. You can view the presentation using this link:
View the Tracker Model 30 Presentation
The latest Huntron Tracker features a compact format and is designed
to be interfaced with the Huntron Workstation software. The Huntron Tracker Model 30 is lower cost troubleshooting tool that takes advantage of the USB ports that are standard on
today's computers. Popular accessories
such as scanners and Access USB Probers can be connected to the Tracker Model 30 adding automation to your testing. Download the latest
Diagnostic Systems 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 shorther 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.