FCT (test)
Encyclopedia
FCT refers to functional test. The functional test is typically performed in the last phase of the production line
of a product, as a final quality control
. FCT are performed to ensure that the device under test
(DUT) fulfills its functional specifications.
FCT consists in emulating or simulating the operational environment of the product in order to check its correct functionality. The environment includes, as an example, any device that communicates with the DUT, the power supply of the DUT, loads necessary to make the DUT work properly...
Test software is the one that allows production line operators perform the functional test in an automatic way through a computer. To do this, the software communicates with external programmable instruments as Digital MultiMeter, I/O
boards, communication ports,.. The software in conjunction with the test fixture
that interfaces the instruments with the DUT, make possible to perform a FCT.
Production line
A production line is a set of sequential operations established in a factory whereby materials are put through a refining process to produce an end-product that is suitable for onward consumption; or components are assembled to make a finished article....
of a product, as a final quality control
Quality control
Quality control, or QC for short, is a process by which entities review the quality of all factors involved in production. This approach places an emphasis on three aspects:...
. FCT are performed to ensure that the device under test
Device under test
Device under test , also known as unit under test , is a term commonly used to refer to a manufactured product undergoing testing.-In semiconductor testing:...
(DUT) fulfills its functional specifications.
FCT consists in emulating or simulating the operational environment of the product in order to check its correct functionality. The environment includes, as an example, any device that communicates with the DUT, the power supply of the DUT, loads necessary to make the DUT work properly...
Test software is the one that allows production line operators perform the functional test in an automatic way through a computer. To do this, the software communicates with external programmable instruments as Digital MultiMeter, I/O
I/O
I/O may refer to:* Input/output, a system of communication for information processing systems* Input-output model, an economic model of flow prediction between sectors...
boards, communication ports,.. The software in conjunction with the test fixture
Test fixture
A test fixture is something used to consistently test some item, device, or piece of software.-Electronics:Circuit boards, electronic components, and chips are held in place and subjected to controlled electronic test signals. One example is a bed of nails tester.-Software:Test fixture refers to...
that interfaces the instruments with the DUT, make possible to perform a FCT.
Typical vendors
- Agilent TechnologiesAgilent TechnologiesAgilent Technologies , or Agilent, is a company that designs and manufactures electronic and bio-analytical measurement instruments and equipment for measurement and evaluation...
- Circuit CheckCircuit CheckCircuit Check is an American company with over 175 employees and seven direct operations in four countries . Headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, it is one of the largest manufacturers of electronic and mechanical test fixtures in North America,. The company also manufactures Automatic Test...
- National InstrumentsNational InstrumentsNational Instruments Corporation, or NI , is an American company with over 5,000 employees and direct operations in 41 countries. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, it is a producer of automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software...
- TeradyneTeradyneTeradyne , a US company, is a supplier of automatic test equipment . The company's divisions Semiconductor Test and Systems Test Group, are organized by the products they develop and deliver.-History:...
- Test Research Inc.