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Design for Test: A New Book from The Test Connection, Inc.
April 23, 2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Bert Horner, president of The Test Connection Inc., shares insights on designing for testability (DFT) challenges with Kelly Dack. Horner discusses the critical need for incorporating testability early in the design process and the importance of quantifiable metrics for measuring test coverage. He highlights The Test Connection's role in transferring decades of 'tribal knowledge' to emerging engineers through training and education. Look for "The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to... Design for Test, A Practical Guide to Test and Inspection" in the I-007eBooks library.
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