Design Services
FDS is experienced in the design and manufacturing of printed circuit boards and is a leader in the ATE industry. Our years of experience includes work with mixed signal, high speed digital and RF applications. We design our boards to be 100% compliant with each tester manufacturer guidelines.
Our PCB design services and capabilities include:
- Single-sided, double-sided, and multi-layer boards
- Rigid and flexible circuits
- Impedance Control
- Surface mount, through-hole, mixed technology
- Power Distribution
- Design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Design for testability (DFT)
To stay ahead in the industry, we use the latest PCB design software. We create our templates from the Tester manufacturers specifications, and have compiled a wide variety of templates over the last 20 years.
Software includes:
Cadence Design Systems
- OrCAD Schematic Capture
- Concept HDL
- Allegro PCB Editor
- Allegro PCB Router
DownStream Technologies
- CAM350
Autodesk
- AutoCAD
Typical Design Cycle
Design Input Specification
The foundation of all of our designs is the Design Input Specification. After we have received all customer input regarding the project, we develop the Design Input. Throughout the design cycle this working document will be the guide for the Design Team, Design Review and our Production area. The Design Input outlines the specifications and requirements for the project.
Schematic
The Schematic provides the formulas for the design. The Schematic is one of the most important steps in the design as it will dictate how connections are made and determine the components needed. Once the schematic is complete and checked, a copy is provided to our customer for review and approval. Once approved, we are ready to start the Component Placement.
Component Placement
Another important step in the design process is the Component Placement. This can make a design and truly optimize your test performance. Our knowledge and experience matched with our intelligent tools allows us to work with our customers to create a superior design. Once approved, we are ready to begin to the Layout and make all of the connections.
Design Layout
The Design Layout is the step in the cycle when the connections are made. We also apply any special requirements such as length matching, differential pairs or any loop backs needed for your specific project. Once the layout is completed, a complete Design package is provided to our Design Coordinator for review.
Design Review
Using the Design Input, a thorough review is completed of the design package. We validate that the design meets the specifications of the project as well as ready to be fabricated and assembled. Once the review is complete, final design files are provided to the customer for review and approval. With the customers approval we are ready to Fabricate the project.
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
We offer full support for layout, fabrication, QC and assembly of your ATE project. Our success can be seen in test houses and on production test floors globally.