- PCBA Test Systems
- Component Test Systems
- RF Test Systems
- Device Level Test Systems
- Battery Test
- Pump / Valve Test Systems
- Manufacturing Test
- Final Functional Test
- Production Test
- Digital Board Test
- Programming Stations
- V&V
- System Automation
Battery Cell Test
Konrad developed a circuit board tester for one of our clients, who later returned to us for a battery tester. This system was built upon the proof-of-concept work we had previously done for another customer, incorporating some of the same circuitry from that prototype. Both systems were designed to test LR44 and SR44 (10mm coin cell) batteries using pulsed capacity testing to qualify cells for their respective products. The objective was to simulate real-world lifetime conditions by applying load profiles that mirrored actual device usage. For both projects, we utilized NI’s multifunction DAQ cards—two 80-channel USB cards for client #1 and a 204-channel PXI card for client #2—while most of the work was executed on a custom circuit board designed by Konrad Technologies.
Medical Device Production Test
Pacemaker Automated Test System
Konrad Technologies developed and built a turnkey solution that performs the automated test of PCBs for pacemaker devices. The system supports a scalable testing of 1-16 PCBs per pallet, and a parallel testing of up to 4 PCBs. The DUTs are first loaded into a soak chamber where they are heated to an average body temperature of 37°C. The system then carries the PCB boards to the main chamber where a full functional test is performed. After the tests are complete, the system passes the boards to the unloader where it sorts them to pass/fail bins.
Two identical and switchable PXI/MAC panel test interfaces are assembled in a dual PXI test interface cage, so they can be removed individually or as one assembly. The test interface contains 34 PXI instrumentation slots with modular MAC Panel interfaces to connect to the upper stay kit. The upper stay kit contains 40 pin function cards interfaced to the PXI instruments and programmable power supplies through an upper PCB. The pin function cards are connected to the UUT specific change kit through a lower PCB and spring-loaded-battery-contact-blocks.
RF Testing for Medical Devices
RF testing for medical devices ensures safety, performance, and compliance with standards like FCC, FDA, and IEC 60601. As wireless technology becomes essential in healthcare, rigorous testing verifies reliability and prevents interference. Konrad Technologies leverages 25+ years of expertise in RF validation and EMC compliance, delivering tailored test solutions that help manufacturers meet regulatory requirements, reduce risks, and accelerate time to market.
Konrad’s PXIe-506 RF communication module is a platform-based approach to Bluetooth and WiFi signaling tests. With over-the-air (OTA) and cable testing capabilities, the module provides a calibrated, cost-effective test solution. As a 3rd generation product, the PXIe-506 signaling protocol is critical in the design, manufacturing, and retrofit stages.
LEONBench
The LEONBench is a compact, and fully integrated test bench designed to streamline the testing process for ECU (Electronic Control Unit) and PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) applications. This versatile system replaces traditional bulky tower racks with a sleek, workbench-style design, offering full pneumatic capability, enhanced safety features, and ease of use. The LEONBench is built on the ABex platform, incorporating Konrad Technologies’ analog bus extension and PXI/PXIe chassis for seamless integration into various test setups. With its flexible power input options and high signal integrity, LEONBench is optimized for high pin count, medium-to-high complexity PCBA testing, functional testing, and in-system programming (ISP).
Camera Interfacing
KT MIPI Pod
The MIPI POD provides an FPD-LINK IV serializer and deserializer pair to transform data from MIPI CSI-2 to FPD-LINK IV and from FPD-LINK IV to MIPI CSI-2. Both the serializer and deserializer have input and output FAKRA and FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) connections. The MIPI POD can be powered externally or via PoC (Power over Coax).
