Frost & Sullivan – Discovering Brand-Damaging Quality Issues Early
White Papers
INTRODUCTION
Frost & Sullivan closely tracks the trends and best practices of the electronic test market, which constantly evolves in tandem with transformations in electronic product technology. The research conducted by Frost & Sullivan in partnership with Dimensional Research provided insights into the importance of test and measurement accuracy and the key role that calibration plays in electronic design and production testing. A summary of the research findings is covered in a series of four white papers that discuss the various aspects of test strategy importance, and they answer the following key questions in each chapter—What are the transformations in electronic products across industries that drive the need for a robust test strategy? How does the test strategy impact a company’s profits? How do tighter test margins and complexities impact business? Why is calibration an integral part of the test strategy? This chapter places a spotlight on the importance of various elements of proper calibration in your test strategy and having calibration as a part of the company’s DNA. It also discusses the importance of calibrating test equipment to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) standard and the best practices of a holistic best-in-class calibration services model.