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Sierra Circuits Inc. Chooses atg A9L Flying Probe Technology for High-speed Electrical Test
April 1, 2025 | atg Luther & Maelzer GmbHEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
atg Luther & Maelzer GmbH confirms delivery of high-speed bare board testing technology to PCB fabricator Sierra Circuits Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA.
Consistent with the on-going investment in leading edge technologies at Sierra Circuits Inc., the A9L, 8 head, double-sided large format, high speed, high accuracy flying probe test system represents the latest addition to their test department. The new atg technology enables Sierra Circuits Inc. to test the latest ultra-fine designs while helping to reach industry leading throughput goals.
atg’s A9L can test pad sizes down to 35 micron and is capable of testing products up to a size of 36” x 26”. The A9L eliminates limitations due to test point density or fine-pitch contacts and features embedded component test, 4-wire Kelvin measurement capability with an accuracy of +/- 0,025 mΩ, HPOT and latent testing, in combination with a test speed of up to 230 measurements/second.
From their state-of-the-art PCB manufacturing facility in the heart of Silicon Valley, Sierra Circuits Inc. offers a complete line of PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly services. With almost 40 years of experience manufacturing highly complex PCB products, Sierra Circuits Inc. is one of the leading PCB manufacturers in North America.
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