What are the Flying probes?

Flying probes are playing a big part in the electrical and electronic testing world. These are mostly used for testing medium to low volume production, prototypes, and inboards with accessibility issues. The testing related to flying probe implements the usage of electro-mechanical controlled probes that are used for an easy access to components on printed circuit assemblies. These are generally in experiments and testing related to short circuits, open circuits, analog signature analysis and analog components. The first generation of flying probes provide single sided with the test probe on the top side only. Second generation flying probe provides double-sided with angled probes both on the ends. The third generation flying probes are provided with four or more flying on the top and bottom side.

The few applications of these types of probes are

·         4- Wired Kelvin measurements and tests

·         PCBAs for NPI, prototype and low volume testing

·         Low-value component testing

·         Backplane testing

·         EOL fixtures testing

·         Power on and power off testing

·         Battery testing

·         Copper plating measurement

·         Open/short detection

·         Reverse engineering and more.

 The online site Equip-test.com provides the Flying probes.