SPI Interface: The Essential Guide for Hardware Engineers
Bottom Line Up Front The Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) is a high-speed, synchronous protocol that enables efficient communication between a master device and multiple peripherals. For hardware engineers, SPI is important for programming memory devices. It helps reduce board handling and allows for updates in the field. SPI also supports advanced protocols like dual, quad, […]
Announcing The Release of ScanWorks 4.13
The newest release of ScanWorks, version 4.13, brings major improvements that make testing simpler, faster, and more reliable. Whether you’re working on DDR4 memory validation or managing complex test setups, these updates help you get the job done with less effort and more confidence. CT Mode for DDR4 Devices — A Game Changer The headline […]
High Speed I/O Testing on In-Circuit Test: Comparisons and Alternatives
As a pioneer of non-intrusive solutions for validation, we at ASSET InterTech often get asked whether legacy In-Circuit Test (ICT) systems can still be used to test high-speed I/O buses. The short answer? It’s complicated. ICT has its place, but when it comes to high-speed signals, access limitations make things tricky. That said, there are […]
High-Speed I/O Testing on In-Circuit Test: What Engineering Leaders Need to Know
As an Engineering Leader in healthcare technology, you’re responsible for ensuring that every device meets the highest standards of reliability, compliance, and innovation. One recurring challenge is validating high-speed I/O buses using legacy In-Circuit Test (ICT) systems. The answer isn’t straightforward. ICT remains valuable, but high-speed signals introduce new complexities. Key Technologies to Extend ICT’s […]
Accelerating Time-to-Market with Fast Flash Programming
The Innovation Challenge in Medical Device Engineering In the medical device industry, your teams are at the center of a difficult challenge. The market demands constant innovation on compressed timelines, while patient safety and regulatory bodies require meticulous, time-consuming validation. As an engineering leader, your success depends on guiding projects through this entire lifecycle, from […]
Why Directors of Engineering in Healthcare Are Rethinking Outsourcing
In healthcare engineering, precision isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. Directors of Engineering lead global teams and manage complex product lifecycles. They always feel pressure to deliver high-quality, compliant, and innovative solutions. Historically, companies viewed outsourcing PCB testing as a practical way to manage scale. But today, that model is showing its cracks. The Real Cost of Outsourced […]
Rethinking Embedded Test Strategies: Why Non-Intrusive Board Testing Is the Way Forward
Old test equipment is becoming difficult to maintain and upgrade. Engineering teams want better ways to improve test coverage. They also want to enhance diagnostics and speed up test cycles. But one factor continues to dominate decision-making: cost. Are modern test technologies more cost-effective than traditional solutions like In-Circuit Test (ICT)? As embedded systems grow […]
No Blind Spots: How ScanWorks Delivers Pin-Level Diagnostic Precision
In the world of medical device manufacturing, there is no margin for error. The electronic systems at the heart of diagnostic imagers, patient monitors, and life-support equipment are governed by a mandate for perfection. A single faulty solder joint or a microscopic flaw in a circuit is not merely a quality issue; it is a […]
Improving and Removing Blind Spots in Medical Device Testing
Improving and Removing Bling Spots in Medical Device Testing In the realm of medical devices, precision isn’t optional—it’s imperative. Every circuit, sensor, and embedded system must perform flawlessly, because lives depend on it. Aligning ISO 13485, which is key for medical device quality systems, with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) is essential. IEEE 1149.1 is the standard […]
Why Healthcare Engineering Teams Are Reconsidering PCB Testing Outsourcing
In today’s fast-paced healthcare technology landscape, engineering teams are under increasing pressure to deliver high-performance medical devices efficiently and cost-effectively. One area drawing renewed scrutiny is the outsourcing of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) testing. While outsourcing has long been a standard practice, many engineering teams are now rethinking this strategy due to rising costs, time delays, and quality control issues. […]