Keysight Introduces Massively Parallel Board Test System to Enable Higher Throughput in a Smaller Footprint

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Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS) has launched the i7090 massively parallel board test system, designed to enhance testing efficiency on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA). This new technology offers up to 20 parallel cores, significantly improving test throughput while reducing costs associated with traditional systems that support only four cores. The i7090 features a compact design, with a width of 600 mm, and incorporates modern automation and analytics, aiming to accelerate time-to-market for high-volume PCBA manufacturing.

Positive

• Launch of i7090 system increases production efficiency with 20 parallel cores.
• Compact design (600 mm width) saves space in manufacturing environments.
• Supports high-volume manufacturing, potentially lowering investment costs.

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• None.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, has introduced the new i7090 massively parallel board test system. This is a new category of automated test equipment designed to perform tests in parallel, on multiple printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), to achieve high volume throughput which speeds time-to-market and reduces cost-of-test.

Keysight’s new i7090 enables higher throughput in a smaller footprint to perform tests in parallel, on multiple printed circuit board assemblies, to achieve high volume throughput which speeds time-to-market and reduces cost-of-test. (Photo: Business Wire)

Current systems on the market only support up to four cores in parallel. Customers need to test and purchase more systems to meet manufacturing demands, incurring scale and infrastructure costs, a larger footprint and additional labor for support and maintenance.

Keysight’s new massively parallel board test system supports up to 20 cores in parallel with PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation (PXI) based in-circuit test capability. As a result, core configuration is variable and not confined to a fixed number of rows, which reduces overall computing costs. To expand functionality, Keysight OpenTAP support enables open platforms for integration of hardware. As needed, and with extensible instrumentation and pin cards, users can easily scale resources.

“Massively parallel computation cores enable modern computers to deliver breakthrough performance. The i7090 board test system brings a similar capability into printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) manufacturing test and programming,” said Christopher Cain, vice president of Keysight’s Electronic Industrial Products. “The i7090 has an innovative modular architecture that delivers breakthrough throughput in a small footprint. It is infused with state-of-the-art Industry 4.0 automation and analytics to deliver unparalleled capability that can be optimized for a broad variety of high-volume PCBA manufacturing challenges.”

Keysight’s new i7090 delivers the following key benefits:

• Twenty parallel cores deliver flexible scalability and configuration, as well as the ability to perform tests on multiple units.
• A small system footprint, 600 mm in width, saves space and cycle time.
• High to ultra high-volume manufacturing reduces system investment and supports production test times as needed.
• Unpowered and vectorless test extended performance (VTEP) technologies for rapid test throughput, reduced cost fixtures and high fault coverage.
• Instrument integration with Keysight OpenTAP software, within the same platform, for efficient functional test measurements and PXI support for Keysight and 3^rd party instruments.
• Support for multi-platform hardware in a standard 48 cm rack for functional integration.
• Programming function integration provides in-system programming with 160 channels in parallel, increasing system throughput.

Availability

• Keysight’s i7090 massively parallel board test system is available now.

About Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) is a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight's solutions optimize networks and bring electronic products to market faster and at a lower cost with offerings from design simulation, to prototype validation, to manufacturing test, to optimization in networks and cloud environments. Customers span the worldwide communications ecosystem, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics end markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.2B in fiscal year 2020. More information is available at www.keysight.com.

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FAQ

What is the i7090 massively parallel board test system by Keysight Technologies?

It is a new test system that allows parallel testing on multiple printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

When was the i7090 massively parallel board test system launched?

The i7090 system was launched recently, as mentioned in the press release.

How does the i7090 improve testing efficiency?

The i7090 can operate with up to 20 parallel cores, allowing for faster testing and higher throughput in PCBA manufacturing.

What are the key benefits of the i7090 test system?

Key benefits include flexible scalability, a compact footprint, support for high-volume production, and integration with Keysight OpenTAP software.

What is the stock symbol for Keysight Technologies?

The stock symbol for Keysight Technologies is KEYS.