ESS Chambers

Overview

T3’s Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) chambers simulate extreme conditions through rapid thermal cycling to quickly identify a specimen’s failure rate. This process helps manufacturers improve product reliability, reduce infant mortality rates, and shorten development time. With a ramp rate of 20°C/min and a humidity range of 10% to 98% RH, the chamber creates a highly stressful testing environment.

Primarily used in the electronics and electrical industries, the ESS chamber is essential for identifying potential failure risks in products under development. Its ability to simulate harsh conditions ensures comprehensive testing, making it a valuable tool for enhancing product reliability and efficiency.

Fast Heating & Cooling Rates: Ramping from 10°C to 20°C/min for rapid testing.
Variable Air Velocity: Enhances ramping speed and efficient soak periods.
Custom Sizes & Versatility: Tailored sizes and integration with mechanical test rigs for added flexibility.

Electronics Reliability Testing: Identifying defects and ensuring reliability in circuit boards, sensors, and semiconductors.
Aerospace and Defense Testing: Screening avionics, communication devices, and defense equipment for durability under thermal and vibration stresses.
Automotive Component Testing: Evaluating the resilience of electronics, sensors, and mechanical components to rapid thermal cycling and vibration.
Medical Device Testing: Ensuring the reliability of critical medical devices under environmental stress.
Consumer Electronics: Testing wearables, smartphones, and home devices for durability in real-world conditions.
Battery Testing: Screening batteries for safety, performance, and quality during rapid temperature changes.
Production Screening: Performing stress testing on products during manufacturing to identify weak or defective units before deployment.

Standards

MIL-STD-810G: Environmental and vibration testing for military-grade equipment.
IPC-9701A: Performance testing of electronic assemblies under thermal cycling.
IEC 60068-2-14: Testing equipment for resistance to thermal shock and cycling.
JEDEC JESD22-A104: Thermal shock testing for electronic components.
ISO 16750-4: Environmental testing for automotive electronic equipment under stress.
RTCA DO-160, Section 5 and 8: Environmental stress screening for airborne electronic equipment.
ASTM D3332: Mechanical shock testing for product durability.