Test system advances printed circuit board and sub-assembly testing for AI and data centre architectures

Teradyne, Inc. announces the launch of Omnyx, a manufacturing test platform for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and sub-assemblies, engineered to meet the test requirements of AI and data centres. Teradyne Omnyx integrates structural, parametric, high-speed interconnect, and functional tests into a single platform, addressing critical manufacturing challenges to reduce defect escapes and improve the quality of final assemblies. 

Next-generation AI and data centre products challenge conventional in-circuit test (ICT), which focuses on structural and parametric faults created during the assembly process. As data center assemblies increase in complexity and value, manufacturers require a comprehensive test platform to identify and address new signal integrity and operational defects prior to final assembly. 

Teradyne Omnyx incorporates high-speed interconnect and mission-mode/software-directed tests providing coverage for at-speed and operational defects, typically only detectable at functional test insertions. With this approach, manufacturers improve component and sub-assembly quality by detecting costly defects earlier in the manufacturing process. This improves end-of-line yield and quality to meet the stringent requirements of today’s high-performance data centres.   

The Teradyne Omnyx platform addresses the challenges of AI and data centre infrastructure testing, where traditional manufacturing defect testing is no longer sufficient. Its comprehensive approach combines structural, parametric, operational, and high-speed interconnect testing to ensure economically scalable manufacturing.