The Agilent/Keysight U9401B is a Medalist i1000D In-Circuit Tester (ICT) system for analog and digital testing of printed circuit board assemblies in manufacturing environments. This offline press-down fixture system accommodates up to 3,456 nodes and delivers cost-effective test coverage through per-pin programmable digital cards, boundary scan, and serial programming capabilities. The 1,200 mm wide test station integrates intuitive graphical interfaces with powerful debug tools derived from the i3070 platform, enabling rapid test program development and flexible fixture design.
Technical Specifications
• System Type: Offline ICT system
• Maximum Node Count: 3,456 nodes
• System Width: 1,200 mm
• Fixture Actuation: Press down
• Maximum Parallel Testing: 1
• Test Voltages: Adjustable via user interface
– Key Features
• Per-pin programmable digital cards for advanced test control
• Full boundary scan support: Standard Boundary Scan, Connect Test, and Interconnect Test
• I2C and SPI serial programming protocols
• Cover Extend Technology (CET) with VTEP v2.0 vectorless testing—eliminates physical test access requirements and reduces fixture costs
• NanoVTEP MUX card support for optimized coverage
• Analog testing: resistors, capacitors, inductors, AC/DC voltage, and frequency measurement
• Library-based digital testing via PCF/VCL
• Low-cost MDA-style long-wired press-down fixtures for digital tests
• PushButton debug GUI for direct control of test parameters and source code
• Test Program Generator (TPG) for automated test generation from CAD data and BOM
– Typical Applications
R&D prototyping, PCBA manufacturing test, service and board-level repair, high-volume production lines requiring in-line automation.
– Compatibility & Integration
• SCPI command support via Keysight Medalist Mini ICT
• External power supply integration
• Onboard programming capability
• Board handler integration for fully automated manufacturing environments
• Small-footprint in-line deployment on PCBA production lines
