Automatic Testing Rigs or automated test equipment (ATE) is any apparatus that performs tests on a device, known as the Device Under Test (DUT), Equipment Under Test (EUT) or Unit Under Test (UUT), using automation to quickly perform measurements and evaluate the test results. An ATE can be a simple computer controlled digital multimeter, or a complicated system containing dozens of complex test instruments (real or simulated electronic test equipment) capable of automatically testing and diagnosing faults in systems.

Automatic Testing Rigs or automated test equipment (ATE) is any apparatus that performs tests on a device, known as the Device Under Test (DUT), Equipment Under Test (EUT) or Unit Under Test (UUT), using automation to quickly perform measurements and evaluate the test results. An ATE can be a simple computer controlled digital multimeter, or a complicated system containing dozens of complex test instruments (real or simulated electronic test equipment) capable of automatically testing and diagnosing faults in systems.

Automated test equipment (ATE) is computer-controlled equipment that tests devices for functionality and performance. ATE also conducts testing with minimal human interaction. ATE includes the control hardware, sensors, and software that collects and analyzes the test results. ATE is considered cost efficient for high-volume testing. ATE automatic test equipment is a vital part of the electronics test scene today. Automatic test equipment enables printed circuit board test, and equipment test to be undertaken very swiftly - far faster than if it were done manually. As time of production staff forms a major element of the overall production cost of an item of electronics equipment, it is necessary to reduce the production times as possible. This can be achieved with the use of ATE, automatic test equipment.

Automatic test equipment can be expensive, and therefore it is necessary to ensure that the correct philosophy and the correct type or types automatic test equipment are used. Only by applying the use of automatic test equipment correctly can the maximum benefits be gained.

There is a variety of different approaches that can be used for automatic test equipment. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and can be used to great effect in certain circumstances. When choosing ATE systems it is necessary to understand the different types of systems and to be able to apply them correctly.

Typically, our ATE systems are PC based and run bespoke software designed to automate these processes, reducing test time and increasing production throughput. They are designed to gather test and calibration data that can be used to analyse performance and faults, thus increasing yield.

Many of our systems involve the design of custom mechanical and electronic interfaces. These may include power supplies and switching, "bed of nails" electrical connections and interfacing to other test kit such as digital meters and oscilloscopes. We can design and build in-house or work with existing test equipment that may already exist.

Functional testing: Functional test can be considered as any form of testing that exercises the function of a device/system. There are a number of different approaches that can be adopted dependent upon the type of device/system. Utilizing different test techniques appropriately, it is possible to ATE automatic test equipment to be used to its fullest advantage. This will enable tests to be executed swiftly, while still providing a high level of coverage.

Real Time Computing are capable of designing and building and builds bespoke automated test equipment used in production environments in world class companies. Many companies produce products that require test and calibration procedures to be run before shipping. This may include storing calibration data and printing a calibration certificate.

There are uncomplicated ATEs such as volt-ohm meters that measure resistance and voltage in PCs. There are also complex ATE systems that have several test mechanisms that automatically run high-level electronic diagnostics such as wafer testing for semiconductor device fabrication or for integrated circuits. Most high-tech ATE systems use automation to perform the test quickly.

The objective of ATE is to quickly confirm whether a DUT works and to find defects. This testing method saves on manufacturing costs and helps prevent a faulty device from entering the market. Because ATE is used in a wide array of DUTs, each testing has a different procedure. One actuality in all testing is that when the first out-of-tolerance value is detected, the testing stops and the DUT fails the evaluation. Many companies' products are certified to SIL standards. In many cases, this also requires the ATE to carry the same SIL rating. Because of our software development process, we can produce ATE software to meet these standards.

Automated Testing Rigs

Automatic Testing Rigs or automated test equipment (ATE) is any apparatus that performs tests on a device, known as the Device Under Test (DUT), Equipment Under Test (EUT) or Unit Under Test (UUT), using automation to quickly perform measurements and evaluate the test results. An ATE can be a simple computer controlled digital multimeter, or a complicated system containing dozens of complex test instruments (real or simulated electronic test equipment) capable of automatically testing and diagnosing faults in systems.

Automated test equipment (ATE) is computer-controlled equipment that tests devices for functionality and performance. ATE also conducts testing with minimal human interaction. ATE includes the control hardware, sensors, and software that collects and analyzes the test results. ATE is considered cost efficient for high-volume testing. ATE automatic test equipment is a vital part of the electronics test scene today. Automatic test equipment enables printed circuit board test, and equipment test to be undertaken very swiftly - far faster than if it were done manually. As time of production staff forms a major element of the overall production cost of an item of electronics equipment, it is necessary to reduce the production times as possible. This can be achieved with the use of ATE, automatic test equipment.

Automatic test equipment can be expensive, and therefore it is necessary to ensure that the correct philosophy and the correct type or types automatic test equipment are used. Only by applying the use of automatic test equipment correctly can the maximum benefits be gained.

There is a variety of different approaches that can be used for automatic test equipment. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and can be used to great effect in certain circumstances. When choosing ATE systems it is necessary to understand the different types of systems and to be able to apply them correctly.

Typically, our ATE systems are PC based and run bespoke software designed to automate these processes, reducing test time and increasing production throughput. They are designed to gather test and calibration data that can be used to analyse performance and faults, thus increasing yield.

Many of our systems involve the design of custom mechanical and electronic interfaces. These may include power supplies and switching, "bed of nails" electrical connections and interfacing to other test kit such as digital meters and oscilloscopes. We can design and build in-house or work with existing test equipment that may already exist.

Functional testing: Functional test can be considered as any form of testing that exercises the function of a device/system. There are a number of different approaches that can be adopted dependent upon the type of device/system. Utilizing different test techniques appropriately, it is possible to ATE automatic test equipment to be used to its fullest advantage. This will enable tests to be executed swiftly, while still providing a high level of coverage.

Real Time Computing are capable of designing and building and builds bespoke automated test equipment used in production environments in world class companies. Many companies produce products that require test and calibration procedures to be run before shipping. This may include storing calibration data and printing a calibration certificate.

There are uncomplicated ATEs such as volt-ohm meters that measure resistance and voltage in PCs. There are also complex ATE systems that have several test mechanisms that automatically run high-level electronic diagnostics such as wafer testing for semiconductor device fabrication or for integrated circuits. Most high-tech ATE systems use automation to perform the test quickly.

The objective of ATE is to quickly confirm whether a DUT works and to find defects. This testing method saves on manufacturing costs and helps prevent a faulty device from entering the market. Because ATE is used in a wide array of DUTs, each testing has a different procedure. One actuality in all testing is that when the first out-of-tolerance value is detected, the testing stops and the DUT fails the evaluation. Many companies' products are certified to SIL standards. In many cases, this also requires the ATE to carry the same SIL rating. Because of our software development process, we can produce ATE software to meet these standards.