Frost & Sullivan – Rigorous and Reliable Test Strategies for an Era of Advanced Electronics
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Frost & Sullivan closely tracks the trends and best practices of the electronic test market, which constantly evolves in tandem with transformations in electronic product technology. The research conducted by Frost & Sullivan in partnership with Dimensional Research revealed that while calibration is often overlooked, 92% of respondents report that product recall, product rejected by the buyer (partner), increased product returns, and lost product (yield) were the result of test equipment being out of calibration.1 In this paper, we explore sources of error that can be mitigated by test strategy, and answer key questions in each chapter, including: What are the transformations in electronic products across industries that drive the need for a robust test strategy? How does the test strategy impact a company’s profits? How do tighter test margins and complexities impact business? Why is calibration an integral part of the test strategy? This chapter places a spotlight on technology transformation in key industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense, and communication, and discusses why these industries are at an inflection point to reexamine stronger and reliable test strategies.