Reliability testing in semiconductor and automotive electronics has evolved rapidly over the last few years. Devices are smaller, power densities are higher, and operating environments are harsher than ever.

If you’re validating a semiconductor device that must perform reliably at –40°C during cold starts and +125°C under peak operating conditions, you need to observe electrical behaviour, timing margins, and functional performance at the exact moment the temperature changes.

When electronic components fail in the field, it’s almost always due to repeated exposure to temperature changes. The temperature change has a cascading effect on the strength of materials, solder joints, packaging, or design. This is why thermal testing is so important for reliability in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

inTEST Corporation, a leader in innovative test and process technology solutions, unveiled the latest advancement in benchtop temperature testing – the Temptronic RapidTemp™ BT28 ThermoStream® this year. This compact, powerful system delivers exceptional performance for electronics and semiconductor thermal testing. Unmatched Precision and Speed in a Compact Design The BT28 ThermoStream® is a game-changer for […]

Temperature forcing systems, often known as thermostream or Air stream systems, offer rapid, precise thermal cycling of electronics, chips and, IC’s as well as semiconductors. These specialized tools are instrumental in the testing and development lifecycle of electronic components and devices. More specifically, a temperature forcing system is a meticulously controlled environment system capable of […]

Temperature Forcing Systems for this application are typically more precise and accurate than general-purpose environmental chambers. So, the system you pick should account for the following considerations: Temperature Range: Use a system that can reach temperatures between -80C to + 200C within the span of a few seconds as this is a very important requirement […]