PCBA Testing & Programming Services — ICT, FCT & Firmware Programming
LinkPCBA provides professional PCBA Testing & Programming Services including ICT, FCT, functional testing, firmware burning, aging tests, and custom fixture development.
Testing is performed under strict engineering supervision to ensure reliability, stable performance, and production consistency for complex electronic products.
Why OEM & ODM Clients Choose LinkPCBA for PCBA Testing
Full Test Coverage from Prototype to Mass Production
- ICT, FCT, programming, boundary scan, power-up tests and EST (optional).
Engineering-Driven Test Development
- Custom test jig design, test procedures, and test scripts tailored to each project.
Reliable Functional Validation
- Ensures correct operation, I/O response, signal integrity and firmware behavior.
Firmware Programming & Calibration
- Support for MCU programming, RF calibration, serial-number injection and encryption.
Reduced Field Failures & RMA Risk
- Engineering-grade test coverage results in stable delivery and long-term reliability.
Testing Capabilities
ICT — In-Circuit Testing
- Opens/shorts detection
- Component value testing (R/C/L)
- Orientation & polarity verification
- Solder joint verification
- Test point optimization
FCT — Functional Test
- Power-on tests
- Signal integrity verification
- I/O and interface testing
- MCU/MPU behavior tests
- LED / sensor / RF / motor / relay function tests
Aging / Burn-In Test
- 2–24 hour aging
- Thermal stress testing
- Voltage cycling
- High-load tests for power electronics
Firmware Programming & Device Configuration
Supported Programming
- MCU programming
- WiFi/Bluetooth module burning
- RFID/NFC configuration
- Bootloader flashing
- Parameter calibration
- Serial number, MAC, AES key injection
Supported Interfaces
- SWD / JTAG
- UART / USB
- ISP / ICSP
- SPI / I²C
Custom Test Jig Development
- Mechanical jigs
- Bed-of-nails test fixtures
- Power-up test racks
- ICT & FCT combined fixtures
- RF/Sensor dedicated test stations
We design and build test fixtures according to customer requirements or Gerber + BOM + test specifications.
Quality System & Process Control for PCBA Testing
Testing is performed according to strict QA rules to ensure production-grade reliability.
Testing Workflow
Incoming PCBA → ICT → FCT → Aging (optional) → Debugging → Final functional test → Packing
Test Documentation Provided
- Test procedure
- Test report
- Debugging notes
- Pass/Fail data
- Traceability file
Standards
- IPC-A-610 Class 2 / 3
- ESG & reliability testing (optional)
- RoHS/REACH compliant production
Applications
PCBA testing and programming are widely used in:
IoT devices & gateways
Automotive electronics
Industrial controllers
Consumer electronics
Power modules & chargers
Wearable devices
Case Studies
Case 1 — IoT Gateway Module Testing
- Combined ICT + functional testing
- Calibrated multiple sensors
- Programmed unique device IDs
- Achieved <0.1% test failure rate
Case 2 — Automotive Sensor Calibration
- Custom FCT jig
- Temperature compensation algorithm loaded
- Passed vibration and stress testing
FAQ — PCBA Testing & Programming
ICT, FCT, aging, power-up tests, and custom testing solutions.
Yes. We develop custom ICT/FCT jigs based on your product requirements.
Yes. We support SWD, UART, JTAG, ISP and other programming interfaces.
Yes. Full test documentation is provided for each batch.
Yes. We develop scalable testing systems for pilot and mass production.
Start Your PCBA Testing & Programming Project Today
ICT • FCT • Firmware Programming • Full Functional Validation
⭐ Updated April 2025 — Reviewed by LinkPCBA Engineering Team