DFT preparation without the extra loops
If you prepare test programs for ICT or flying probe systems, you know how quickly access planning, coverage optimization, and machine export can consume engineering time. The DFT Preparation Plugin from PCB-Investigator is built to streamline that process in one consistent workflow.
In test engineering, the difference between a workable process and an efficient one is often in the preparation phase. When networks, components, and access points are structured properly, test programs can be created, reviewed, and handed off much faster.
Supported testers and key capabilities
The plugin supports several widely used test platforms, including Seica, Takaya, i3070, Elowerk, and Spea. That makes it easier to adapt the same preparation workflow to different manufacturing environments without rebuilding your data model from scratch.
- Rule-based needle placement for ICT fixtures
- Fixtureless planning for flying probe testing
- Drag & drop editing for individual accesses
- Component-specific test models, such as transistor or potentiometer tests
- Coverage statistics to improve the program before export
- Panel planning for multiple assemblies at once
Another practical advantage: the EasyLogix Part Library (EPL) can provide component contours and test models to speed up preparation even further. That improves consistency between layout data and test planning while reducing repetitive work.
The earlier test access and coverage are structured, the less friction you will face in production.
If you want to standardize DFT workflows and reduce manual effort in test-program preparation, this plugin is worth a closer look. For teams bridging design, test engineering, and production, it can make a measurable difference.
Learn more and see how your test preparation workflow can become more efficient.
