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[Abstract/Foreword]
Testing is the last step in any manufacturing process and should be a very important step, but it is often overlooked. Once a poorly tested product enters the market, it will inevitably destroy its reputation for quality. In today's era of national media, where the world can be informed by pressing a button, the importance of testing is even more prominent.
At the same time, as the product itself becomes more complex, so does the sophistication of the product being tested. The current test is no longer as simple as plugging in the power supply to check whether the light is on, modern electronic equipment is extremely sophisticated. Fortunately, the most comprehensive testing process is still sufficient to ensure the quality of the end product.
In most processes, connectors are at the forefront of ensuring quality. Connectors provide a critical link to the outside world through the most direct mechanical device. Therefore, before the product leaves the factory, the test device is provided through the connector.
[Understanding the Role of Connectors]
The vast majority of connectors operate as a two-part system, with each connector actually made up of paired parts. In use, paired connectors work together, but the two parts are not the same when it comes to performing tests.
Imagine a device that is disassembled and used every day. If the device is only moved occasionally, such as for maintenance or reassembly, the connector will actually only be mated a few times throughout its lifecycle.
Conversely, the connectors that form part of the test equipment are used hundreds or even thousands of times a day. This means that the connector selected must not only provide excellent electrical properties, but also be mechanically reliable.
To complicate matters further, even in the safe environment of a laboratory, the device under test can still be exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The device under test (DUT) must be placed under the conditions that may be encountered in the actual use, so the connector under test should be able to withstand these conditions.
[Connectors for test applications]
The connector under test should perform better than the system designed to perform the test. To ensure that its connectors are up to the task, Samtec has developed a series of specifications that customers can rely on with confidence:
01 Design Verification Test (DQT)
At a basic level, all Samtec connectors undergo a rigorous inspection process to verify their fit for purpose.
02 Extended Life Product™ (E.L.P.™)延长寿命产品
Test connectors must provide reliable service over a long period of time. Samtec's program of developing extended life products not only verifies the effectiveness of its connectors, but also ensures their ability to last for a long time. These tests include mixing flow gases (MFGs) and testing reuse scenarios, in some cases with up to 2,500 disassembly cycles.
03 Severe Environment Test (SET)
To provide products designed for harsh conditions, Samtec's Severe Environment Testing (SET) program includes a range of connectors. This includes placing connectors in conditions that exceed the requirements of existing industry standards to ensure that they perform well enough for the most demanding applications. Designed to meet and exceed the stringent standards required for compliance, Samtec connectors provide users with peace of mind and peace of mind when selecting test products.
04 Signal integrity screening
As the data transfer rate of new devices increases, the connectors used in the test must ensure that the signal integrity does not deteriorate and compromise the accuracy of the test. Samtec is a pioneer in the development of high-speed interconnect technology and has developed a series of internal testing procedures to ensure that its connector products deliver optimal performance.
05 Leakage test
A key ingredient in any testing is safety. Samtec has developed an in-house test platform to evaluate connectors in a variety of applications, providing an additional layer of peace of mind with higher voltages and extremely sensitive leakage specifications.