T-2600BV Precision Temperature Forcing Systems
The T-2600BV is typically used for hot and cold testing of semiconductor, hybrid and other small components. The unit provides an economical, low-cost alternative to systems that use mechanical refrigeration or LN2 as the cooling mechanism while still providing a boom and arm. The temperature range is -30C to +225C and the unit weighs 50 pounds.
The bench-top size packaging makes the unit compact and portable. The smaller size enables its use in applications where traditional temperature forcing systems may be impractical due to weight and size constraints or the low volume nature of the application.
Vortex Technology
The cold air source is provided via the vortex thermal head, which adapts the PTFS to the device under test. This unique mechanism for delivering temperature-controlled air is very reliable and safe with the added benefit of not using CFC's. Silicon rubber thermal caps provide an inner chamber that enhances fast and accurate temperature control. Several sizes of thermal boots arrive with the system. Custom sizes and conductive boots are also available.
Integrated Thermal Head and Arm
Easy positioning and precise placement of the thermal head over the device under test is provided by the Thermal Head and Arm. Various physical setups, such as direct testing of a socketed device on an ATE system, are easily accommodated. The head may be raised or lowered by pressing a button on its side, stepping on an optional foot switch, or sending a remote command over the IEEE-488 or RS-232C interfaces.
Operator Interface
Elements of the operator interface are well placed and easy to access on the front control panel. The user interface contains an eighty character alphanumeric display and a data-entry keypad. Menu-driven firmware provides flexibility in programming the system for specific applications. Programmable preset keys enable the operator to store and recall commonly used application parameters, which can be invoked at the touch of a button. All setup parameters are stored in non-volatile memory.