-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- smt007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current IssueIPC APEX EXPO 2025: A Preview
It’s that time again. If you’re going to Anaheim for IPC APEX EXPO 2025, we’ll see you there. In the meantime, consider this issue of SMT007 Magazine to be your golden ticket to planning the show.
Technical Resources
Key industry organizations–all with knowledge sharing as a part of their mission–share their technical repositories in this issue of SMT007 Magazine. Where can you find information critical to your work? Odds are, right here.
The Path Ahead
What are you paying the most attention to as we enter 2025? Find out what we learned when we asked that question. Join us as we explore five main themes in the new year.
- Articles
- Columns
Search Console
- Links
- Media kit
||| MENU - smt007 Magazine
ECT Launches Next Generation Probe for High Performance RF Signal Testing of PCBAs
May 19, 2017 | ECTEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Everett Charles Technologies (ECT) recently launched a high frequency test probe for the PCBA test market. The CSP-30ES-013 radio frequency probe mates to standard SMA connectors and combines proven RF performance with ease-of-use to ensure accurate and reliable testing. The CSP-30ES-013 coaxial probe provides an instrumentation-quality interface for broadband RF measurements in excess of 20 GHz, providing a cost-efficient solution for high volume board testing. With the addition of the CSP-30ES-013 high performance radio frequency probe, ECT expands its industry-proven high speed test interface portfolio.
The CSP-30ES-013 offers outstanding signal integrity and is capable of bandwidth measurements in excess of 20 GHz @ -1dB. With the CSP-30ES-013 RF probe, high frequency and functional tests can be performed in both high volume testing and engineering lab environments. Accurate small signal and RF power (50 Watts) measurements provide consistent and repeatable results. The CSP-30ES-013 ensures a consistent impedance of 50 Ohm.
The CSP-30ES-013 provides spring-loaded compliance for both the center signal probe and outer housing that provides ground contact. The articulated contact allows for targeting errors. The CSP-30ES-013 features a rugged design for inline applications and an easy to replace center conductor probe (SPL-30E-030). The knurl housing feature ensures easy and reliable press fit mounting.
Tony DeRosa, Senior Product Manager, confirms: “The CSP-30ES-013 probe meets the need for cost effective, high performance functional testing at high speed. Our engineers designed this probe to mate with SMA connectors and to provide excellent performance for our board test customers in both engineering characterization and high volume applications. It leverages Xcerra’s extensive knowledge in providing solutions for signal integrity sensitive applications, and we have over 15 years experience simulating complex test structures including probes, PCBA’s and launches. We build and test many structures to validate our products and corresponding models.”
Suggested Items
Mycronic’s Global Technologies Makes Acquisition in France
03/13/2025 | MycronicMycronic’s Global Technologies division has acquired Hprobe, a company headquartered in Grenoble, France, which has developed a unique technology for high-speed magnetic testing of Magnetoresistive Random Access Memories (MRAMs) and magnetic sensors.
MicroCraft to Unveil Three New Models at IPC APEX EXPO 2025
03/12/2025 | MicroCraftMicroCraft, a global leader in PCB testing and precision inkjet printing solutions, is set to showcase three cutting-edge models at IPC APEX EXPO 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center March 18-20 in booth #4105. Each model represents the latest advancements in speed, accuracy, and automation across MicroCraft’s three product lines.
Teradyne to Acquire Quantifi Photonics
03/12/2025 | TeradyneTeradyne, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Quantifi Photonics, a leader in photonic IC testing.
atg Luther Maelzer to Showcase Latest Generation Large Format Flying Probe Test Systems at IPC APEX EXPO 2025
03/11/2025 | atg Luther & Maelzeratg Luther Maelzer will showcase their latest technology, the A9L, at the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO. The A9L will be on display from March 18 – 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Booth 3934.
The Test Connection Inc. Promotes Melanie Rutkauskas to Director of Operations for The Training Connection, LLC
03/11/2025 | The Test Connection Inc.The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a leading provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Melanie Rutkauskas to Director of Operations for The Training Connection, LLC (TTC-LLC). With her extensive background in operations management, accounting, and customer relations, Melanie brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her new role.