AutoCAF2+™

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AutoCAF2+™
Conductive Anodic Filament Testing
AutoCAF2+ Testing

After 2 years of research and development, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Conductive Anodic Filament Monitoring equipment used to measure the influences of sub-surface electro-chemical reactions, the AutoCAF2+™ .

AutoCAF2+™ is able to measure up to 256 individual measurement sites under conditions of high humidity and temperature in accordance with IPC-TM-650 2.6.25 Test Method & IPC 9691 CAF Test Users Guide.

Conductive anodic filament (CAF) failure is copper corrosion within a printed board. It is electro-migration of the copper from Anode to Cathode between two conductors of different potential, whereas growth from Cathode to Anode is a dendrite.

A combination of bias voltage and high humidity enhance CAF failures. Electrical failure results when a filament grows between electrically isolated nets. See IPC-9691 for further information on CAF.

The NEW AutoCAF2+™ was developed in conjunction with a major CAF research project conducted by the British NPL.

Key Features

  • Measurements from all 256 Channels can be taken in <30 seconds
  • Applied Voltage: +1V to 1250V
  • Measurement Range: 106 Ω to 1014 Ω
  • Measurement Method: Continuous on all selected channels
  • Measurement Test Intervals: Fully selectable from a minimum of 1 minute
  • Capable of testing to all existing test specifications – IPC – IEC – JNC and other user specifications
  • Future proofed design
  • AutoCAF2+ is available with 64, 128 or 256 channel configurations
  • Adaptable and flexible software operating with Windows 7, 8 &10.

Technical Specifications

Number of Channels 64 or 128 or 256
Measurable range of insulation resistance 106 to 1014 Ω
Internal Bias Voltage

0V; 3.3V; 5V; 10V; 12.5V; 15V; ± 50V & ± 100V

External Bias Voltage 1V to 100V Free selection External 1V to 1250V
Measurement Method Continuous on all selected channels
Measurement Test Intervals Fully selectable from minimum of 1 minute
Measurement Time Optimised at <100ms per channel for data management
Maximum Test Duration Unlimited
Current measuring cable Fully shielded
Alarms Low resistance
Test Running
Bias Voltage Out of Range/Failure
Temperature and humidity
Data collection Sampling Time, Elapsed Time,
Resistance, Current, Applied Voltage,
Temperature, Humidity
Applicable OS Windows® 7 onwards

Power Source

110V/230V Switchable mains
single phase

Dimensions & Weight

17 kgs (37.5 Ibs)

52 x 34 x 17cm

For full tech spec, please email techsupport@gen3systems.com

Accessories
AutoSIR2+ and AutoCAF2+ Accessories

Gen3 offers custom Test Racks as accessories to the AutoSIR2+ & CAF2+. Contact us for more details.

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