Science & Technology 
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Science and Technology 
Mon, December 1, 2008
Sun, November 30, 2008
Plexus Takes Delivery of Teradyne TestStation LX UltraPin II In-circuit Test System
NORTH READING, Mass.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER), the industry's leading manufacturer of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) test and inspection systems, has announced that the Plexus Product Services Engineering Group has purchased the Teradyne® TestStation™ LX . The system is the technically preferred solution for many of Plexus' worldwide customers for high node count boards and ultra low voltage devices that can be found on modern PCB's.
The TestStation LX system is a cost-effective in-circuit test solution providing companies with reliable, high-quality testing for the latest PCB technologies. Configurable with 7,680 test pins, it is the highest capacity in-circuit test solution on the market. Featuring SafeTest™ protection technologies and a turnkey test programming environment, the TestStation LX system allows direct transfer of test programs and fixtures from all 228X and TestStation in-circuit testers without extra costs or further program development. The TestStation LX also has comprehensive defect detection with the tools such as FrameScan™ FX II for the highest digital opens defect detection and advances boundary scan tools to support the JTAG standards.
"We are pleased to have Plexus take delivery of the TestStation LX," said Michael Smith, product manager, Teradyne's Assembly Test Division. "Backed by our best-in-class UltraPin II pin technology, the system provides accurate and reliable tests with exceptional diagnostic accuracy and test throughput."
About Plexus Corp. – The Product Realization Company
Plexus ([ www.plexus.com ]) is an award-winning participant in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry, providing product design, supply chain and materials management, manufacturing, test, fulfillment and aftermarket solutions to branded product companies in the Wireline/Networking, Wireless Infrastructure, Medical, Industrial/Commercial and Defense/Security/Aerospace market sectors.
The company's unique Focused Factory manufacturing model and global supply chain solutions are strategically enhanced by value-added product design and engineering services. Plexus specializes in mid- to low-volume, higher-mix customer programs that require flexibility, scalability, technology and quality.
Plexus provides award-winning customer service to more than 100 branded product companies in North America, Europe and Asia.
About Teradyne, Inc.
Teradyne (NYSE:TER) is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment used to test complex electronics critical to the consumer electronics, automotive, computing, telecommunications, and aerospace and defense industries. In 2007, Teradyne had sales of $1.1 billion and currently employs about 3,800 people worldwide. For more information, visit [ www.teradyne.com ]. Teradyne (R) is a registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All product names are trademarks of Teradyne, Inc. (including its subsidiaries).
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