At Starteam, we believe that quality makes the difference. In the R&D lab, it is our main focus to ensure the production processes, the material used, the end surfaces and the long-term reliability of our products – are all in the direction of zero defects.

In the single-digit DPPM range, the standard quality control during the circuit board production and the final inspection is by no means sufficient to achieve significant improvements. Rather, statistical test, evaluation methods and standardized test plate designs are required here in order to continuously measure and further improve the production process.

Examples:  SIR / CAF / Wetting-Balance / cross-cut / layer registration / s-m registration / via reliability / layer registration

With this method, we achieve recurring and comparable test results with which optimization can be measured and compared directly. These results are therefore free of the effect that conventional PCB layouts come with.

These standard layouts are used to measure and continuously improve our processes, materials and defect rates, as well as potential weakness points, in cooperation with our engineers, quality experts, NPI  team and specialists in our test laboratory.