Figure 1. Ultrasonic testing using pulse echo and through-transmission methods. Pulse echo (left and center) uses a transducer that sends and receives ultrasound energy, producing both A- and B-scan ...

When checking and verifying capacitors, inductors, diodes, bipolar transistors, and cables, the gamut of test methods can range from those used to confirm a defective component to identifying the ...

System-level test (SLT), once used largely as a stopgap measure to catch issues missed by automated test equipment (ATE), has evolved into a necessary test insertion for high-performance processors, ...

Testing verifies that protection schemes meet their intended purpose, ensuring safety and system integrity. Function testing involves manual or electrical manipulation of components to confirm signal ...

Logic BIST (LBIST) is a well-stablished traditional solution for meeting automotive testing standards. However, using pseudo-random LBIST patterns can be challenging when trying to achieve ...

The 2026 Volume 101 marks a new Era following the Century Edition of the AATCC Manual of International Test Methods and Procedures and will be available starting January 1, 2026. Containing three new ...

In a perfect world, electrical insulation would allow no current to flow through it. Unfortunately, several factors can — and will — result in the deterioration and ultimate failure of electrical ...

Leak detection is an essential part of the fuel cell production process for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Due to the high safety risks inherent with the use of hydrogen gas, leak detection is well ...