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Design For Fabrication

Hitachi utilizes RSI CAD CAM and Valor Trilogy software to import customers E-CAD data
Perform analysis using standard IPC guidelines and fabrication rules and the limits of the technology provided by fabrication partners
With customer approval, select qualified suppliers for the customer design to provide the lowest total cost

Design For Assembly

Utilize customer E-CAD, IPC and Hitachi OMD guidelines and Valor Trilogy software for PCBA and 3D modeling if files are provided
Perform analysis on >100 possible design violations to insure effective and efficient assembly with quality results including:
- Component-to-component spacing
- Pin-to-pad analysis
- Line-to-line and line-to-pad spacing, etc.

Design For Test

Utilize customer’s E-CAD data, IPC & Hitachi OMD design guidelines and RSI CAD CAM & Valor Trilogy software
Test nodes/nets are identified & board locations are selected for flying probe and or bed-of-nails testing
Based upon board design, JTAG & Boundary Scan tests as well as fixtured functional testing may be recommended
Experienced Test Engineers & Technicians design and develop test fixtures and processes utilizing the HP3070 for in-circuit testing

Design For quality

For more information: Quality Assurance Details