Technology file
Environmental testing
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- establishing the durability of joints & components exposed to aggressive environments |
Failed component: crack detected through bulk of conducting epoxy |
Expertise
TWI's wide experience in reliability engineering and finite element modelling is backed by its extensive know-how in advanced electronics packaging and materials. A complete support service in product reliability testing and design validation is provided. Project work and consultancy activities have included:
- design of harsh environment tests
- component, materials & joint evaluation
- finite element analysis (FEA) of assemblies
- bare die, component & board failure analysis
Resource
- equipment for accelerated ageing tests
- instrumentation & monitoring equipment
- NDT & destructive test facilities
- FEA tools for design & failure analysis
- advice on selection of most appropriate test
- test design & results analysis
- tailored training courses
All TWI's confidential consultancy and project work is conducted to ISO 9001 quality standard
For further information, please mail to micro@twi.co.uk.
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