Instructor: Takahiro James Hara
Kyowa Americas Inc.
Course Overview: This course provides a practical introduction to PCB strain measurement techniques used for evaluating the reliability and durability of electronic assemblies. Participants will learn the fundamentals of strain measurement, strain gage selection and installation, data acquisition methods, and techniques for improving measurement accuracy. A hands-on session provides experience with strain gage installation, measurement setup, and real-time data collection. The course equips engineers with practical knowledge to implement reliable strain measurement methods for design validation, manufacturing evaluation, and failure prevention.
Topics Include: • Fundamentals of strain measurement and strain gages
- Strain measurement principles
- Strain gage types and characteristics
- Selecting strain gages for PCB applications
- Overview of PCB strain measurement techniques
• Hands-on strain gage installation and data acquisition - PCB sample preparation and strain gage installation
- Wiring and measurement system setup
- Real-time data collection and recording
• Improving measurement accuracy and reliability - Common sources of measurement error
- Temperature compensation methods
- Signal filtering and noise reduction
- Sampling rates and FFT fundamentals
- Best practices for repeatable measurements
• Q&A and technical discussion
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for engineers and professionals involved in electronic assembly design, manufacturing, and reliability evaluation. It is especially beneficial for design engineers, reliability and test engineers, manufacturing and process engineers, quality engineers, and professionals interested in implementing PCB strain measurement for high-reliability applications.
