How ICT Works in PCBA
A bed-of-nails fixture checks continuity, resistance and component values against the netlist at speed.
What ICT checks
Shorts, opens, wrong and missing parts, polarity.
Fixture cost
Bed-of-nails is expensive to build but fast per board.
When to use
High-volume, stable design justifies the fixture.
Key Takeaways
Key Takeaways
- ICT probes continuity and values fast.
- Fixture build is costly upfront.
- Best for stable high volume.
