Title :
Computerizing the circuit board industry while reducing costs
Author_Institution :
Trace Instrum., Canoga Park, CA, USA
Abstract :
The author examines a systems approach to automation that the printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer can use in order to adapt today´s technology for his or her individual needs. He begins with an overview of production functions. He then describes the subsystems approach, the steps leading to computerization, implementation, the bare board test system, and preprocessing.<>
Keywords :
automatic testing; economics; printed circuit testing; ATE; PCB; bare board; computerization; costs; preprocessing; printed circuit board; Automatic control; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer industry; Computer networks; Costs; Manufacturing automation; Manufacturing industries; Printed circuits; Process control; Production;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
