How to Consolidate ICT and Functional Testing

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Consolidating ICT and Functional Testing

Consolidating in-circuit test (ICT) and functional test (FCT) requires a test platform that can support structural testing while providing the instrumentation, switching, control, and software resources needed for functional tests. Depending on the printed circuit board (PCB), these resources may include precision analog measurements, digital I/O, switching, flash programming, and functional instrumentation.

The test architecture must coordinate these resources within a continuous test flow, allowing the PCB to transition from ICT to programming and functional verification without moving to another test system. For high-volume manufacturing, the platform must also provide the scalability and parallelism needed to maintain throughput as test coverage increases.

High-Throughput Integrated Board Test Solution

The Keysight i7090 Board Test System combines ICT with the instrumentation and resources required for functional testing. Its architecture supports precision analog measurements, digital I/O, switching, high-speed flash programming, and functional instrumentation within a single test environment.

This enables structural ICT, flash programming, and functional verification to be performed within one test flow while the PCB remains in the same test environment. For high-volume applications, the i7090 supports massively parallel testing with up to 20 concurrent test cores, helping manufacturers consolidate test processes while maintaining production throughput.

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