GÖPEL integrates Boundary-Scan into Takaya Flying Prober

GÖPEL electronic has introduced a solution that integrates Boundary-Scan tests into Takaya's Flying Probe Tester APT-2600FD. This allows printed circuit board assemblies in medium-volume production to be fully automated for testing and programming without requiring separate manual contacting. Flying probe systems are increasingly used for in-circuit testing and programming. With the new integration package, component testing, Boundary-Scan inspections, programming, and functional testing can be mapped onto a single system, reducing handling effort and making multi-panel processes more efficient. The Takaya APT-2600FD with its multiprobe option allows for flexible contacting of custom pad geometries via mini adapters. The multiprobe, implemented by default on the underside as an alternative to a bottom probe, enables compact contacting of JTAG-relevant signals, including power supply. This allows all JTAG/Boundary-Scan tests and device programming to be integrated into a fully automated inline system. The integration package is based on the SCANFLEX II CUBE architecture and includes components specifically tailored to the multiprobe option. Through the coordinated software handshake between the Takaya APT and GÖPEL electronic's solutions, testing steps can be seamlessly combined: first MDA and Boundary-Scan test, followed by programming, and concluding with a functional test—all without system changes or manual intervention