PCB Testing
PCB Testing is crucial for preventing latent or field failures. ORS provides quick-turn PCB test services to help you meet your program needs reliably and quickly. Have questions? Our IPC Certified Inspection Specialists are on-site to assist with your needs!
IPC-A-600 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Inspection consists of optical and/or microsection inspection. Externally observable conditions such as blistering, voiding and delamination are inspected optically. Internally observable conditions such as cracks, layer-to- layer spacing and PTH anomalies are inspected using microsectioning techniques.
IPC-TM-650 A/B and D Coupon Testing: Convection Reflow Simulation (Thermal Stress) and/or Thermal Shock testing of A/B or D coupons is performed using an OM thermal stress system. For D coupons, resistance data is captured every second per net. Testing meets the requirements of IPC-TM-650 2.6.27 and 2.6.7.2.
IPC-TM-650 Thermal Stress Testing of Plated-Through Holes is performed to determine whether plated-through holes can withstand the thermodynamic effects of the extreme heat to which they may be exposed during the assembly, rework, or repair process. This testing is performed in accordance with IPC-TM-650 2.6.8.
Verify PCB cleanliness and prevent electrochemical failures. During PCB assembly, fluxes, solders, and other process chemicals can leave behind ionic residues that may lead to corrosion or electrochemical migration (ECM). Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) and ECM testing provide objective data on process cleanliness and material compatibility. Using automated AutoSIR systems, ORS Labs measures electrical resistance across test coupons under controlled temperature, humidity, and bias voltage conditions. Low SIR readings or visible dendritic growth indicate potential contamination issues that can affect long-term reliability. Our testing follows IPC and J-STD standards, including IPC-TM-650 and J-STD-001, ensuring accurate, industry-compliant results.
Ensure your PCB assemblies meet reliability expectations before they reach the field.
