Process improvements using the NCMS electrical testing methodology

Goldammer, S E; Tucker, D R

doi:10.2172/650162

Title: Process improvements using the NCMS electrical testing methodology

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The conductor analysis electrical testing method uses the artwork patterns and equipment developed by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) Printed Wiring Board Imaging Team. These patterns and electrical test methods are used to evaluate new or improve existing printed wiring board processes.

Authors:: Goldammer, S E; Tucker, D R

Publication Date:: Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1997

Research Org.:: AlliedSignal Federal Manufacturing and Technologies, Kansas City, MO (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)

OSTI Identifier:: 650162

Report Number(s):: KCP-613-5927
ON: DE97053644; TRN: AHC2DT04%%73

DOE Contract Number:: AC04-76DP00613

Resource Type:: Technical Report

Resource Relation:: Other Information: PBD: Jun 1997

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES; PRINTED CIRCUITS; ELECTRICAL TESTING; TEST FACILITIES; MANUFACTURING; QUALITY CONTROL; ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS; DEFECTS

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        "Process improvements using the NCMS electrical testing methodology".  United States.  https://doi.org/10.2172/650162.  https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/650162.

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