Engineering
DFM/DFT
Bake DFM/DFT in before masks freeze - yield pays dividends across volume.
How we approach DFM/DFT
DFM connects fab capabilities to design rules: copper balance, via fills, and solder mask definitions that reduce shorts and opens. We facilitate fab reviews with actionable checklists.
DFT strategies - ICT, flying probe, boundary scan, system-level tests - are chosen based on fault economics and coverage targets.
We help negotiate test point access vs. signal integrity constraints early.
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Factories as partners
DFM/DFT documents translate design intent into line instructions.
- Stencil and reflow profiles aligned to paste and component suites.
- Test coverage maps with gap analysis and mitigation owners.
- Rework procedures that protect adjacent components.
Talk with engineers who own the work
Request a technical pass on DFM/DFT: constraints, risks, and a practical next step with clear assumptions.