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Build a Test Data Strategy

Define what test data to capture, how to name procedures and measurements, and how to organize everything in TofuPilot for long-term traceability.

Concepts & Methodology
What Is AOI, SPI, and AXI in PCB Manufacturing

AOI, SPI, and AXI are automated inspection methods for PCB manufacturing. Learn what each does, when to use them, and how to track inspection data.

Test Types & Methods
Set Measurement Limits from Prod Data

Learn how to derive statistically sound measurement limits from production data using the 3-sigma method, detect distribution anomalies, and configure.

Test Data & Analytics
Calculate True First Pass Yield

Learn the FPY formula, how it differs from rework yield and rolled throughput yield, and how TofuPilot tracks it automatically.

Test Data & Analytics
RF Testing and Calibration with TofuPilot

Learn how to log RF test and calibration data for wireless products using TofuPilot, covering output power, sensitivity, and frequency accuracy.

Instrument Control
Automated Test Reporting with TofuPilot

Learn how to generate automated hardware test reports from TofuPilot data, replacing manual Excel and PDF report creation.

Concepts & Methodology
CI/CD for Hardware Testing with TofuPilot

Learn how to integrate hardware test automation into CI/CD pipelines using TofuPilot for continuous validation and gating.

Scaling & Monitoring
Run-over-Run Test Comparison with TofuPilot

Learn how to compare hardware test runs side by side in TofuPilot to diagnose failures and track measurement changes across units.

Test Data & Analytics
What Is Gage R&R and MSA

Gage R&R and MSA quantify measurement system variation. Learn how to assess your test equipment and track measurement reliability with TofuPilot.

Test Data & Analytics
Environmental Testing with TofuPilot

Learn how to log thermal cycling, humidity, HALT, and environmental screening test results in TofuPilot for reliability tracking.

Test Types & Methods
IPC-A-610 Inspection Tracking with TofuPilot

Learn how to track IPC-A-610 visual inspection results for PCBA acceptability using TofuPilot's structured test records.

Test Types & Methods
How to Migrate from WATS to TofuPilot

Step-by-step migration from WATS to TofuPilot, covering concept mapping, data migration, and parallel running.

Migrating from Legacy Systems

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