Virginia Panel Corporation Innovation Diversification World Renowned 11/3/05
Test and Measurement Beginning Bench top equipment Rack and panel Individual and independent test equipment
Automated testing Test equipment for unique application Teradyne started 1960 Rack and Bench equipment universal buss HP HPIB buss 1972 HPIB,GPIB, IEEE 488 PC integration National Instruments Lab View 1985 VXI 1987 Large system integrated instruments
Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Large or Small Systems Integrated instruments Multi function of system Software Common across platforms Large I/O count on systems Data Acquisition
Mass interconnect: An electromechanical system used for the engagement of many contact points between two systems Allows for rapid connectivity Provides long engagement cycle life Gives versatile connection options
Virginia Panel Corporation Products Engagement Frames and Mechanisms Contacts Signal Power RF Fiber Optic Pneumatic Patch cords Modules Interconnect Adapters PCB Adapters Cable Assemblies ITA s (Interchangeable Test Adapters)
Large test system (Teradyne 9000)
Military Test System
Small test system ( National Instruments)
Virginia Panel Corporation Products Engagement Frames and Mechanisms Contacts Signal Power RF Fiber Optic Pneumatic Patch cords Modules Interconnect Adapters PCB Adapters Cable Assemblies ITA s (Interchangeable Test Adapters)
ATE Market Pyramid
Virginia Panel Corporation - Overview Company founded in 1959 Privately (family) owned and operated Dedicated and committed to Mass Interconnect solution innovation Innovation leader throughout our history Stable operation Engineering intensive Established support structure Continually being polished
Technology Roadmap Virginia Panel Corporation is dedicated to providing System Solutions to our customers What makes these solutions innovative is how Virginia Panel Corporation can offer ~ Customized system solutions very cost effectively through modularity. The essence of the cost effectiveness is that these system solutions are made up of basic building blocks of high performance interconnects specifically designed for the test and measurement industry. VPC s Product Development Team Motto: Simplify, Clarify, Economize.
Product Roadmap Interconnect Modules (Basic Building Blocks) Quad Paddle released in 2003 to pursue higher density signal. Standardize on the building blocks (90 Series footprint) so they can continue to be installed in all the engagement mechanisms On Demand development of PCB adapter cards for any new commercial connectors designed into instruments.
Product Roadmap Engagement Mechanisms VPC has developed some smaller form factors in order to offer the market One- Stop-Shopping - Triple Tier (9075) to S6 to G2 VPC has developed a smaller, more cost effective solution than a G2 which will be the smallest form factor we sell, yet it will still be made up of the same basic building blocks with the same high performance. This allows customers who purchase VPC s larger systems and occasionally need a smaller connector to : Buy the same part numbers (building blocks) Use the same crimp tools and extraction tools they already own Experience the same ease of maintenance and lower down time VXI Compliant RCVR Cost effective Funnel designs incorporating PCB technology Full systems solutions ~ Slides or hinged systems for ease of access ~ Cable tie-down trays for superior cable management ~ Fixture support platforms ~ PXI Instrument support brackets
ITA s used in test applications
Product Roadmap Wired Systems VPC has invested into developing a core competency out of designing and building complex wired systems (Wired boxes and Custom Complex Cables) Dedicated Application engineering support to design/configure systems and cables Complicated, custom systems designs are broken down into their parts, analyzed and built back up with VPC Basic Building Block. ~ This standardized approach allows us to establish efficient competency through training and standardized mfg processes. We have established design guides to improve the quality and consistency of our wiring schema within a large system and from one system to another. ~ The design guides offer direction as to proper application of a certain type of labeling, protective sleeving or strain relieving.
CCATES ~ Today
CCATES ~ Tomorrow?
VPC Engineered Advantages Interface engagement technology Proven Quadratrac 4 point engagement design Ensures maximum reliability is maintained throughout the life of the tester (20,000 cycles minimum) Molded module designs Encapsulated Receiver module/contact designs I/O available from DC Light Quick turn product enhancement designs as required
Interface electrical conditions Signal level Analog up to 3 Amp Digital up to 10Gbit Power level 5-50 Amperes RF level up to 40GHz Fiber Optic Multi mode 62.5/125 µm
VPC Engineering Staffing 1 Director of Engineering 1 Senior Project Engineer 3 Development Engineers 2 Product Engineers 3 Application Engineers 1 Manufacturing Engineer + 2 Junior Manufacturing Engineers/Programmers 1 Quality Engineer 14 Engineering Professionals
Engineering Capabilities Solidworks 3-D Modeling CAD/CAM Finite Elements Analysis Connector Design Two cable test systems 20 GHz Network Analyzer NI Lab View
Advanced Quality Planning/Reliability Tools Simultaneous Engineering Teams for New Products Design Reviews/Design for Manufacturability Concept Development Introduction FMEA s and Design of Experiments (DOE s) Statistical Tolerancing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Advanced Quality Planning/Reliability Tools The entire company has been trained and practices Lean Manufacturing. The entire Company is currently being trained on The Six Sigma Way. Four associates are Certified Green Belts. All Engineering Business Processes are ISO Compliant
Standardization Ready COTS product lines (90 Series/Gemini) Continually monitoring the pulse of Automated Testing Strategies Scalable Receiver design envelope 2, 6, 10, 12, 18, 25, 50 & 75 module Receiver/ITA designs Sole source supplier to most if not all of the applications in which VPC services
Transition Cabling Gemini product line is designed for this purpose Receiver designs already in place for consolidation Will replace several circular or Ziff connectors with one, extremely reliable mechanism Modules and pins are COTS ready (90 Series) Molded module designs Standarization ready! I/O available from DC to Light Short lead times (stock to 2 weeks in most cases)
Transition Cabling
Gemini product Use of Printed Circuit boards with probe contact allows for flexibility with other active test devices
Transition Cabling ~ Lower I/O
Sophisticated Support Structure Website (24/7) Product User Manuals (on-line) Wire+ configurators (on-line) Product drawings (on-line) In-house Engineering expertise Application Engineering support structure Fixture house relationships in place Technical Sales Worldwide