Introducing the Carrier Power-Up Hardware addition

When you’re doing power-up testing, the last thing you want is extra complexity in the load board stack—or avoidable signal integrity headaches. That’s why we added a new capability to our carrier: a dedicated Contact/Clamp Unit that can deliver power directly to the unit under test (UUT) without relying on separate modules.

Today, we’re taking you behind the scenes of one such system—a compact yet powerful benchtop setup designed to ensure that complex electronic assemblies perform flawlessly before they ever leave the production floor.

Contact/Clamp Unit for Power Up (Up to 24 A)

This feature adds a dedicated contact/clamp mechanism to the carrier so power can be delivered cleanly and repeatably during extensive power-up testing, without inserting additional power modules into the stack.

Key Benefits

• High current capability: applied current is not limited by the module approach (up to 24 A)
• No signal integrity issues introduced by extra module interfaces
• Mechanical clearance--the unit is designed so it won't block other probe movements

Integration Requirements

• A carrier is required for pogo pin reception
• A cable connection is required from the carrier's pogo pin reception to the PCBA connector
• The PCBA connector should be placed at the edge of the board to avoid routing the cable across the PCBA

Once the smart carrier is conveyed and loaded into the FLS test position, the conveyor clamp contact unit establishes contact to the carrier using spring-loaded pins. Engagement is controlled through FLS I/O inputs and actuated pneumatically, helping ensure consistent contact force and repeatable electrical connection during power-up.