At SEMICON West, inTEST Thermal Solutions introduced two Temptronic ThermoSpot benchtop systems for temperature-testing integrated circuits, including high-watt-emitting devices. The company also highlighted its new environmentally friendly series of Temptronic ThermoStream temperature forcing systems, which use 50% less energy with very low audible noise.
The Temptronic ThermoSpot consists of a highly responsive benchtop temperature forcing unit that feeds a thermal probe head through a flexible umbilical. The thermal probe is designed with interchangeable thermal heads to mate directly to an IC or other device under test, creating a highly efficient thermally conductive path to quickly induce temperatures to the device, even under power.
Interfacing to the DUT is available for in-circuit and test-socket applications. Connecting the thermal head to the DUT is made easy and precise through a quick lock-down mechanism on the thermal head.
Two models, the DCP-1 and DCP-2, span a temperature range from -65 to 200°C. The DCP-1 provides cooling power of 25W at -40°C for lower power devices, while the DCP-2 provides a capacity to cool 55W at -55°C and 120W at -40°C.
A touch-screen controller permits user-programmable temperatures, graphing, data logging, and more. Using DUT control, with a thermocouple or diode, the system provides fast and precise transitions to temperature at the IC.
Temperature forcing systems
The environmentally friendly series of Temptronic ThermoStream temperature forcing systems use 50% less energy with very low audible noise. The ECO Series temperature test systems operate on a low, 20-A circuit and incorporate the company’s proprietary WhisperStream technology, providing quiet, smooth-sounding operation at 56 dBA. The ECO Series is designed with the laboratory environment in mind, where audible noise and heat dissipation are of concern.
The ECO Series features precise temperatures with fast transitions from -80 to 225°C for effective testing and conditioning of electronic components, boards, and modules. Systems are available for 50- and 60-Hz operation. These portable systems are capable of ultralow temperatures without the use of liquid nitrogen (LN2) or liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2), making them suitable for any temperature test environment. Additionally, the systems provide remote communications and set up, touch screen operation, and a wide-reaching thermal head for easy positioning over the test device.
ECO systems complement the performance of the industry standard ATS ThermoStream product line.
