Fully Automated EOL Tester UTP 9090
The NOFFZ UTP 9090 is a fully automated, robot-assisted End-of-Line (EOL) test cell designed for 5G communication modules in high-volume automotive production. A Mitsubishi industrial robot equipped with a NOFFZ Quattro gripper removes two DUTs and simultaneously loads two new DUTs into the test adapter, reducing a five-minute 5G functional test to an effective cycle time of approximately 10 seconds per DUT. Coplanarity inspection, laser marking, and OK/NOK sorting are integrated within the same test cell.
Fully Automated EOL Tester UTP 9090 for 5G Communication Modules
Built for manufacturers scaling 5G module testing from small-batch validation to series production, the UTP 9090 extends the NOFFZ Universal Tester Platform (UTP) with full robotic automation.
It combines an industrial robot with a NOFFZ Quattro gripper, parallel test adapters, coplanarity inspection, laser marking, and automatic OK/NOK sorting in a single test cell. Although the 5G functional test for an individual module takes around five minutes, the parallel architecture achieves an effective cycle time of approximately 10 seconds per DUT.
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Features and Specifications
- Robotic test cell: Industrial robot (Mitsubishi) with a NOFFZ-developed quattro gripper for synchronized handling of four DUTs.
- Parallel test adapters: Multiple test adapters run simultaneously, so long individual test times never become the throughput bottleneck.
- 5G functional testing: Electrical contacting and comprehensive 5G functional test of every module.
- “No empty movement” handling: All motion sequences are optimized so the robot never travels without a part.
- Conveyor feeding with pre-centering: Untested DUTs arrive on a conveyor and are positioned precisely for pick-up.
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Coplanarity inspection: Verifies planarity, warpage and solder pad condition of the contact points.
Laser marking: Permanent, customer-specific marking of passed DUTs for traceability of product and measurement data. - Automated sorting and tray handling: OK parts are placed into trays; NOK parts leave the cell on a separate reject conveyor.
- Customizable DUT adapters: Based on the NOFFZ UTP 50XY adapter platform.
Advantages
- Approx. 10 s effective cycle time despite test durations of several minutes per module
- Seamless ramp-up from manual small-batch testing to fully automated series production
- High process stability and reproducibility in end-of-line testing
- Full traceability through laser marking and data logging
- Scalable architecture – additional test stations can be added as volumes grow
- Optimized floor space and reduced downtime thanks to an efficient system layout
Typical Applications / Possible System Variants
Typical Applications
- End-of-line testing of 5G communication modules for automotive connectivity
- High-volume production of wireless modules with long functional test times
- Production lines requiring coplanarity and solder pad inspection before packaging
- Products with strict unit-level traceability requirements
- Ramp-up from manual test adapters to fully automated series testing
Possible System Variants
- Number of parallel test adapters scaled to the target cycle time
- Additional test stations for capacity expansion
- Extended RF instrumentation for further cellular standards (e.g. LTE)
- Integration with upstream/downstream line logistics and MES
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UTP 9090 in Action at Kontron Automotive
From prototype to scalable production testing: Discover how Kontron Automotive automates end-of-line testing of 5G communication modules with the NOFFZ UTP 9090. Read the Case Study →
In Action
NOFFZ UTP 9090
After validating the test strategy with a manual adapter in small-batch production, Kontron Automotive needed a solution for high-volume series testing. The challenge: a functional test time of around five minutes per DUT versus a target cycle time that was tightened from 20 to just 10 seconds shortly before project start.
NOFFZ answered with a fully automated robotic test cell built on consistent parallelization – and reached an effective cycle time of approximately 10 seconds per DUT. Further systems and expansions are already being planned.
Related Test Systems
Related Test Systems
- Automated Multi-Purpose Tester UTP 9085 – rotary/indexing test system, incl. LTE NAD variant
- Multi-DUT Run-In / Screening Tester UTP 9065
- Base Station Emulator – 2G-5G
- UTP 50XY Adapter Platform
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the UTP 9090?
The UTP 9090 is a fully automated robotic end-of-line test cell from NOFFZ Technologies for high-volume testing of 5G communication modules. It is part of the NOFFZ Universal Tester Platform (UTP).
How can a five-minute test reach a 10-second cycle time?
Multiple test adapters operate in parallel, while a robot equipped with a Quattro gripper continuously unloads two DUTs and immediately loads two new ones, significantly reducing handling time. Distributing the individual tests across parallel test stations results in an effective cycle time of around 10 seconds per DUT.
Which inspection steps are included besides the 5G functional test?
Coplanarity inspection of the contact points, laser marking of passed units, and automatic OK/NOK separation with tray handling and a reject conveyor.
Can the system be expanded later?
Yes. The architecture is scalable, and additional test stations can be added to increase capacity.
How is traceability ensured?
Every passed DUT receives a permanent, customer-specific laser marking that links the product to its measurement data.
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