Technology file

Environmental testing

Failed component - establishing the durability of joints & components exposed to aggressive environments

Failed component: crack detected through bulk of conducting epoxy

Expertise

TWI's wide experience in reliability engineering and finite element modelling is backed by its extensive know-how in advanced electronics packaging and materials. A complete support service in product reliability testing and design validation is provided. Project work and consultancy activities have included:

  • design of harsh environment tests
  • component, materials & joint evaluation
  • finite element analysis (FEA) of assemblies
  • bare die, component & board failure analysis

Resource

  • equipment for accelerated ageing tests
  • instrumentation & monitoring equipment
  • NDT & destructive test facilities
  • FEA tools for design & failure analysis
  • advice on selection of most appropriate test
  • test design & results analysis
  • tailored training courses

All TWI's confidential consultancy and project work is conducted to ISO 9001 quality standard

For further information, please mail to micro@twi.co.uk.