The client → Opnext
What was tested → 40G Optical Subsystems
CASE STUDY
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The Challenge
Being first on the market with a high-speed optical product can make all the difference. When there’s so much competition, mere weeks or months can be the difference between a successful product launch and multiple orders, or a failed investment.
To reduce risk and gain competitive advantage throughout the new product introduction (NPI) phase, Opnext tapped Averna’s optical and test expertise to ensure the smooth development and deployment of multiple state-of-the-art test stations and centralized test-data management.
The Solution
Averna designed and built three OTM-440 test stations and implemented its off-the-shelf Proligent test-data management software to network the stations and allow remote visibility and control at a contract manufacturer (CM) site.
Averna also delivered multiple Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Performance, and Calibration & Functional stations. Each contains the latest test and measurement instruments, custom fixtures, and optimized test sequencing.
Averna architected the stations to cover the full spectrum of early NPI tests as well as handle volume manufacturing and RMA tests, plus final QA verification.
By engaging Averna and its test engineering expertise, Opnext was able to de-risk the project, keeping its own engineers focused on their core competencies.
The installed test stations are geared for Opnext’s high-volume manufacturing environment and include multiple capabilities.
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