Team Name: Sanmina Vikings
Sponsor: Sanmina Corporation
The Samina automated PCB coupon tester is an autonomous system that when given a test coupon will automatically position a TDR testing probe on each of the single ended test pad locations to measure the impedance of the PCB fabrication process and compare the value to the expected value. This will allow Sanmina to save labor hours and money by speeding up the procedure for the validation of the board manufacturing processes. Through the use of image processing and computer vision, automation can be ensured for up to 100 PCB test coupons in a row with minimal human interaction. The results of which are displayed via graphs and the pass/fail criteria of each of the testing points on the coupons via the GUI. The operator can then take the necessary action and move onto the next coupon.