Keysight today announced the next‑generation i7090 Massively Parallel and Scalable Board Test System, a compact platform that unifies in‑circuit, functional, and programming tests into a single modular chassis. The new system supports up to 20 parallel test cores and fits within a 600‑mm footprint, a dramatic increase over the 4‑core capacity of most existing testers and a 20‑percent reduction in physical space compared with the 2021 version of the i7090.
The consolidation of multiple test methods into one platform directly addresses the most pressing pain points for high‑volume PCBA manufacturers: long test cycle times, high equipment costs, and sprawling factory footprints. By enabling simultaneous in‑circuit, functional, and programming tests, the i7090 can cut cycle times by up to 30 percent and lower capital outlays, thereby improving overall production efficiency and margin potential for customers.
The high‑volume PCBA testing market is highly competitive, with many vendors offering siloed solutions that require multiple machines. Keysight’s move to a single, scalable platform strengthens its competitive moat in the design‑and‑test lifecycle and positions the company to capture a larger share of this growing segment, which is driven by the proliferation of complex, multi‑layer PCBAs in consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial IoT devices.
"The i7090 sets a new benchmark for high‑volume electronics testing by combining high parallelism and comprehensive test coverage in a compact footprint," said Carol Leh, Vice President of Keysight’s Electronic Industrial Solutions Group Center of Excellence. Leh added that the system’s scalability allows manufacturers to grow test capacity without a proportional increase in cost or space, aligning with Keysight’s strategy to accelerate innovation and reduce time‑to‑market for its customers.
Keysight will demonstrate the i7090 at Productronica 2025 in Munich from November 18‑21 2025, giving industry participants an opportunity to evaluate the platform’s performance in a live environment and to explore how the system can be integrated into existing production lines.
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