Maxwell Technologies Inc. (San Diego, CA) announced the release of its new RF, single-rack, four- and eight-channel Automated Accelerated Characterization Test System (AACTS) product line, which is offered in two frequency bands, 600MHz to 3GHz and 900MHz to 10GHz. The systems are capable of performing accelerated-aging performance characterization tests on discrete transistors, monolithic microwave integrated circuits, hybrid microwave integrated circuits and RF/microwave module assemblies.
The AACTS product family supports four- and eight-channel capacity with full RF, dc and temperature stress capabilities. The test system consists of hardware and software used to initiate, supervise and record temperature, electrical and RF performance parameters automatically throughout the test duration. The tested devices are mounted in individual test fixtures that allow independent bias, temperature and RF control. Automated program functions include test setup, monitoring, event sequencing, data storage and presentation, supervision, and networking.
Pricing for the AACTS starts at $99,000 for the single-rack, four-channel version.
