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Sierra Proto Express Installs atg S-Technology Flying Probe System for HDI Electrical Test
May 18, 2017 | atg Luther & Maelzer GmbHEstimated reading time: 1 minute

Sierra Proto Express has installed a new atg Luther & Maelzer GmbH S2-16DS, a 16-head, double-sided, high-speed, high-accuracy flying probe test system. This acquisition will enable Sierra Proto Express to test some of their latest ultra-fine HDI designs with pad sizes smaller than 25μm.
The atg S2-16DS dual shuttle testers utilize 16 test heads, multiple optical recognition systems, and a wide variety of advanced, high-speed electrical test measurement techniques to electrically test all types of PCBs for continuity and isolation. Board sizes of 24” x 24’ (or larger), with 20μm pad / 40μm pitch technology can be tested at a rate of up to 400 test points per second (depending on test method used). Special options, such as, 4-wire Kelvin test, hi-pot test, Latent defect test, and others can be provided.
About Sierra Proto Express
Sierra Proto Express in Sunnyvale, California is a leading supplier of highly advanced HDI products as well as microelectronic printed circuit boards. Sierra Proto Express is serving diverse markets with specialties in military, aerospace and commercial products. Sierra Proto holds numerous high-reliability certifications such as: MIL-PRF-55110, IPC-A-600E, UL-94-V0, IPC-SM-840C, ISO 9001, ISO 13485,and ITAR.
About atg Luther & Maelzer
With more than 170 employees worldwide, atg Luther & Maelzer is the leading supplier of electrical testing solutions for the printed circuit board industry. atg Luther & Maelzer offers two product lines: flying probe and universal grid testers.
atg Luther & Maelzer is a company of Xcerra Corporation, which provides capital equipment, interface products, and services to the semiconductor, industrial, and electronics manufacturing industries. Xcerra Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and technologies, and a global network of strategically deployed applications and support resources. Additional information can be found at www.atg-LM.com and www.Xcerra.com.
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