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In 2014, a capstone project sponsored by Intel focused on creating a versatile Parametric Fault Isolation Tester. The current fault isolation methodologies at Intel involve multiple solutions with varying effectiveness, complicating accurate testing and increasing costs. To address these challenges, the project aimed to develop a low-cost, all-in-one tester that utilizes a Universal Backplane PCB. Key features included automated testing through LabVIEW, enabling essential diagnostics like board identification, boot-up tests, and thermal imaging. This innovative approach enhances testing efficiency and reliability in fault detection.
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Parametric Fault Isolation Tester • Capstone 2014 • Sponsored by Intel • Advisor: Dr. Robert Daasch • Team Members: • Phuong Ho, Benjamin Schwarz, • Padmashree Patil, Nicholas Klein, Gary Davis Problem Statement Strategy Results • Design Universal Backplane PCB: • Research • Block Diagram Creation • Cadence Orcad Schematic • Cadence Allegro PCB Fault isolation methodologies at Intel currently rely on using more than one solution with varying degrees of success and associatedcosts. • These solutions have active/passive components attached to most pins which makes it difficult to perform accurate 4 quadrant testing and prevent interactive ESD. They also require some level of functionality to perform testing. • A low cost, all encompassing tester is needed. Proposed Solution • Develop Tester Interface Unit: • Universal Backplane PCB • Product Specific Family PCB • Interconnection Cables • Develop Automated National Instruments LabView Tests: • Board ID • Boot Up • Standard Test Pins • Curve Tracing • Short on Power • Latch Up • FLIR Image Capture • Automated Report Generation Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering