Single Board Embedded Test Platform
SBS Mini Mate Single Board Test Platform
SBS stands for Single Board Solutions and is also known as Mini Mate / MM series. The SBS series is positioned as ultra-compact embedded test modules: each small module performs a clear test or control task and embeds test resources directly inside FCT fixtures, ICT systems or automation equipment. Compared with traditional bench instruments, SBS is smaller, lower cost, easier to embed in fixtures, modular and easy to combine. SBS is not just a collection of small boards; multiple Mini Mate modules can be combined into a compact FCT/ATE test resource platform.
Platform Overview
- SBS stands for Single Board Solutions and is also known as the Mini Mate / MM series, positioned as ultra-compact embedded test modules.
- One small module performs one clear test or control task and can be embedded directly in FCT fixtures, ICT systems or automation equipment.
- Compared with traditional bench instruments, SBS is smaller, lower cost, easier to embed in fixtures, modular and easy to combine.
- SBS and ETS are not competing products: ETS is a standard modular test platform, while SBS is a smaller and more highly integrated single board test module.
- Multiple Mini Mate modules can be combined into a compact FCT/ATE test resource platform.
- SBS is provided by OVERTON INSTRUMENTS (Oi), and onTAP provides related products and technical services for the China market.
ETS vs SBS
| Item | ETS | SBS |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Embedded Test Solutions | Single Board Solutions |
| Positioning | Standard modular test platform | Smaller and more highly integrated single board test modules |
| Typical Use | Build a more complete embedded test resource platform | Embed a single test or control function inside fixtures, ICT systems or automation equipment |
| Relationship | For standard modular platform needs | For compact space and single-function embedded needs; the two address different system requirements |
Module Category Navigation
Environmental and Sensor Modules
Used to embed humidity, temperature, position and mechanism status data into the test flow.
Application Value
Suitable for environmental testing, burn-in testing, fixture position detection, mechanism status detection and automation equipment monitoring.
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Communication Modules
Used to embed serial, RS485, RS422 and USB expansion capabilities inside fixtures or automation equipment.
Application Value
Suitable for DUT communication, station equipment connectivity, protocol testing and compact automation communication expansion.
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Digital IO Modules
Used for DUT digital signal testing, fixture control, status detection and automation equipment IO.
Application Value
DIO-MATE II supports digital IO at different levels; the OPTO-MATE series provides 8-channel isolated digital IO modules. Specific differences between OPTO versions should be confirmed through datasheets or technical support.
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Relay / Switch Modules
Used for signal switching, DUT line switching, test resource switching, RF testing and high-current line switching.
Application Value
Suitable for embedding compact switching capability inside fixtures and reducing external instrument and wiring complexity.
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Analog IO Modules
Used for analog acquisition, sensor signal acquisition, DUT analog testing and programmable voltage stimulus.
Application Value
DAQ-MATE provides 8-channel 12-bit analog data acquisition; PVS-MATE provides a single-channel programmable voltage source.
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Special Function Modules
Used to integrate physical marking after PCBA testing into the test flow.
Application Value
BMM-MATE is used to drive Ingun or ECT type test marking/drilling mechanisms; a typical use is automatic physical marking after a PCBA completes ICT/FCT testing and passes.
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Quick Selection
| Requirement | Recommended Model |
|---|---|
| Humidity detection | RHM-MATE |
| Position detection | RPM-MATE |
| Type-K thermocouple | TMM-MATE |
| RS232 | COM-MATE |
| Multi-level RS232 | COM-MATE II |
| RS485 | COM-MATE/485 |
| RS422 | COM-MATE/422 |
| USB expansion | UHM-MATE |
| Digital IO | DIO-MATE II |
| Isolated digital IO | OPTO-MATE Series |
| DPDT signal switching | RELAY-MATE |
| 3GHz RF switching | RELAY-MATE/RF |
| 10A high current | SWITCH-MATE/HC |
| Analog acquisition | DAQ-MATE |
| Programmable voltage | PVS-MATE |
| PCBA test marking | BMM-MATE |
Typical FCT System Architecture
SBS Mini Mate modules can be combined around Test Software and a Test Controller to form a compact FCT/ATE test resource platform.
Need help selecting SBS Mini Mate modules?
onTAP can help select Mini Mate modules based on FCT fixture, ICT system, automation equipment and DUT interface needs, and provide related products and technical services for the China market.
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