Modular Burn-In Test Apparatus With Blower Air Circulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current test equipment for electronic devices with integrated circuits lacks an efficient and modular solution for burn-in testing, which is essential for identifying defective devices before shipment, and does not effectively manage temperature and air circulation for comprehensive testing.
Innovation Solution
A modular test apparatus comprising a test electronics module, an oven blower module, and a driver electronics blower module, with a blower system for air circulation and temperature control, allowing for separate transportation and assembly, and a door system for easy access and reconfiguration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If test equipment is designed as a single integrated unit, then structural stability is improved, but transportation and reconfiguration become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The test equipment is divided into separate modular components including a test electronics module, an oven blower module, and a driver electronics blower module. Each module can be independently transported and assembled, solving the contradiction between structural stability and ease of transportation.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design allows the system configuration to be dynamically adjusted based on testing requirements. Modules can be reconfigured or reassigned to different testing scenarios, providing adaptability while maintaining operational stability during actual testing.
2Ease of operation
If test equipment components are separated into modules, then transportation and assembly become easier, but system integration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The modular components are designed with universal interfaces and standardized connection protocols that enable them to work together in various configurations. The test electronics module, oven blower module, and driver electronics blower module can be integrated in different arrangements depending on testing requirements, reducing integration complexity through standardized multi-functional design.
3Reliability
If burn-in testing is performed at elevated temperatures, then defective devices are identified more effectively, but device stress and potential damage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The oven blower module provides continuous controlled air circulation throughout the burn-in testing process. This continuous airflow maintains stable temperature distribution and prevents localized overheating, allowing sustained elevated temperature testing to effectively identify defects while minimizing unnecessary device stress through controlled thermal management.
Solution Approach 2:
The testing system incorporates monitoring capabilities that provide feedback on device performance and thermal conditions during burn-in testing. This feedback mechanism allows real-time adjustment of testing parameters to maintain optimal stress levels that effectively reveal defects without causing excessive damage to marginal devices.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient burn-in testing of integrated circuits by providing controlled temperature and air circulation, effectively identifying defective devices and improving the testing process through modular design and reconfigurability.
Implementation Method 1
a blower mounted to the apparatus frame, the blower blowing air through at least part of the apparatus frame
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AI summary
The invention relates to an apparatus for testing an integrated circuit of an electronic device.