Electronics
Smither provides physical and durability testing for electronic products and systems for a variety of industry applications, including automotive, industrial, government, and consumer goods.
Our laboratories specialize in physical and mechanical testing of electronic products and systems. Our services include testing to common industry and government standards for automotive and military / defense - including ISO 16750 and MIL STD 883 - as well as OEM specifications and customer specified test methods. Our testing capabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Vibration testing
- Mechanical shock testing
- Temperature exposure testing
- Fluid exposure testing
- Package and distribution testing
Examples of types of electronics we test include, but are not limited to:
- Sensors
- Capacitors
- Consumer products - mobile devices, cell phones, laptops and PCs, calculators, etc.
- Automotive components - internal electronic systems
- Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
- Computer screens
Common Standards
Environmental Testing for Electronic Automotive Components - ISO 16750 - This standard covers test procedures for electrical systems and electronics for automotive applications. It includes specifications for: mounting location, electronic loads, mechanical loads, climatic loads and chemical loads.
Testing for Microelectronic Devices for Military and Aerospace Applications - MIL STD 883 - This standard identifies a series of standard environmental, mechanical and electrical tests for microelectronic devices for military and aerospace applications and specifies suitable laboratory conditions and uniform standards across multiple applications.
JEFF ANDRASIK
General Manager - Product Testing, Materials Science and Engineering
United States
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Project Manager - Materials Testing, Materials Science and Engineering
United Kingdom
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