ECT (Everett Charles Technologies) is the world’s leading manufacturer of POGO contact probes for a wide range of applications and bare and loaded printed circuit board testing. Since 1965, Everett Charles Technologies, ‘ECT-CPG’, has taken a leadership role in the development of advanced technology board test products holding over 100 patents. Originating with the company’s signature POGO spring probe contacts, ECT-CPG has broadened its business through acquisition. In addition, it has expanded its growth to include international manufacturing of bare board test systems, flying probe systems, bare board fixturing, loaded board fixturing, test services and, most recently, equipment, sockets and performance boards for semiconductor test operations.
Since its founding in 1965, Everett Charles Technologies has been the leader
in developing innovative and cost-effective solutions for all electronic interconnect and test markets. New and emerging technologies in networking,
mobile devices, medical, automotive and industrial products elevate every
aspect of our lives and they require contact solutions of unprecedented
quality, miniaturization and integrity to interconnect and test reliably and
cost-effectively. Everett Charles Technologies has been at the forefront of product development and quality
to meet these requirements with premier products which involve more than and over 100 patents beginning
with its invention of the first replaceable spring probe whose descendants still set the standard in compliant
contact technology today. As you embark on future product developments, know that we are ready to partner
with you to define all of your Contact Solutions.
ECT-CPG’s involvement in the full spectrum of test creates a unique synergy that is unmatched in the industry. Committed to quality, the ECT-CPG manufacturing facility in Lincoln, RI is registered to ISO 9001:2015.
Spray applied works well for applications such as gluing veneer onto MDF, Aluminium sheets etc, in the manufacture of decorative laminates. The method of supply of the Contact Adhesive can be either in a liquid form, where the operator will be required to use a pneumatic compressor and spray gun or in a pressurized canister which can be either used in-house or on site.
ECT invented the snap-out probe in 1965. It was the first replaceable spring probe
available to test engineers when ATE was in its infancy. The hand-assembled probe
was simple and rugged. Modern spring probes retain some fundamental attributes of
the original design, but they are far more sophisticated. Mechanical design evolves
on CAE/CAD systems, enabling our engineers to program manufacturing equipment
to optimize their designs. Custom designed machining equipment, plating processes,
and automatic assembly systems produce precision probes with ultra-smooth surfaces.
Plunger-to-barrel tolerances are tighter. Probe tips are sharper. Springs fabricated from
specially-formulated alloys maximize probe life. Quality checks are made throughout the
manufacturing process using computerized statistical process controls. Final inspection
ensures that the probes we ship are defect-free.
Since 2018 ECT-CPG is a company of Cohu, Inc., headquartered in Poway, California, with locations throughout Asia, Europe and North America. Cohu founded in 1957 has grown to become a global leader in test and handling equipment, thermal subsystems, test contacting, vision inspection & metrology and MEMS test solutions supplying the semiconductor industry and its test subcontractors. ECT is proud to produce many probe components
in-house. This enables us to have full control of our
quality standards and allows us to react quickly to
customer demands.
ECT (Everett Charles Technologies) Contact Products specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of test probes and interconnect components for electronic testing applications. ECT is a leading global provider of solutions for the semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, medical, and telecommunications industries, among others.
ECT Contact Products is a trusted provider of high-quality test probes and interconnect solutions for a wide range of industries. Their products are designed for reliability, high performance, and customization to meet the diverse needs of electronic testing applications.
ECT Contact Products’:
Test Probes:
ECT offers a wide range of test probes designed for various testing applications, including:
- Spring Probes: These are used for contacting test points on printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic components. Spring probes provide reliable electrical connections for testing PCBs in high-speed and high-volume production environments.
- Pogo Pins: Pogo pins, also known as spring-loaded contacts, are used for board-level testing, programming, and debugging. They provide a reliable temporary connection for programming microcontrollers, FPGAs, and other devices during production.
- Battery Interconnects: ECT produces specialized battery interconnect solutions for applications in the automotive, medical, and industrial sectors. These interconnects are designed for reliability and high-current applications.
Key Features:
- High Performance: ECT’s test probes are engineered for high performance and durability, providing consistent and reliable electrical contact over thousands or millions of test cycles.
- Customization: ECT offers customization services to tailor probes to specific customer requirements. This includes variations in tip styles, materials, platings, and sizes.
- Longevity: ECT’s probes are designed to withstand harsh environments and provide long-term reliability, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Industries and Applications:
- Semiconductor: ECT’s probes are widely used in semiconductor testing for wafer probing, package testing, and device characterization.
- Automotive: In the automotive industry, ECT’s test probes are used for testing electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, and other electronic components.
- Aerospace and Defense: ECT’s probes are utilized in testing avionics, radar systems, communication equipment, and other critical aerospace and defense electronics.
- Medical: ECT provides solutions for testing medical devices, such as implantable electronics, patient monitoring systems, and diagnostic equipment.
- Telecommunications: ECT’s probes are used in the testing of networking equipment, routers, switches, and telecommunications infrastructure.
