Abstract: Methods and systems for determining the integrity of a manufactured board are disclosed. An example system includes a testing platform configured to secure the manufactured board, a sensor configured to measure a parameter corresponding to a flatness of a surface of the board, and a controller. The controller is configured to identify regions on the surface corresponding to one of a peak or a valley based on the parameter, and calculate a score representing the integrity of the manufactured board based on the identified peaks and valleys. The controller adjusts a flow rate, a pressure, a temperature, and position of a deposited substance in a manufacturing process based on a comparison with a height of the peak and/or a depth of the valley to stored peak heights and/or valley depths. In some examples, a mechanical tester determines a compressive strength and a density of the board at the identified regions.

Abstract: A method of safe to mate testing includes providing a file of netlist signals where each signal defines a first connection to one or more components of a unit under test, connecting a first terminal of a measuring device to a first netlist signal and connecting a second terminal of the measuring device to a second netlist signal, performing a plurality of first resistive measurements by applying power having a first polarity between the first and second netlist signals, performing at least one second resistive measurement by applying power having a second polarity to the first and second netlist signals, and recording an average of the first resistive measurements and, if the second polarity measurement yields a negative result, an indication that a reactive load is connected between the first and second netlist signals.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a process and a system for emulating a synchronous transport signal across a packet-oriented network. The process includes the steps of receiving a data representative of a synchronous transport signal at each of several channel processors, creating a number of packets, each having a header conforming to the protocol of a packet-oriented network, and transmitting the packets via the packet-oriented network. In addition, the process also includes the steps of storing each of these packets in a set of memory elements associated with each of the channel processors and adjusting timing of the synchronous transport signal based on the packet-count telemetry associated with each of the memory elements.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a component, comprising a casing 12 having two portions 12a, 12b between which a portion of the component 38 is positioned. The casing 12 is provided with end walls 34,36 which extend towards the component but terminate just short thereof by a predetermined amount. The position of the component 38 is fixed relative to features 28 provided on the casing 12 prior to injecting a location material into the interior of said casing 12. The material preferably has a high resistance to extrusion and acts to locate the component 38 during machining.