Tata Power SED has a comprehensive state of the art manufacturing facility which implements the Production Processes needed to achieve reliable products. The Processes integrate the following:

• Incoming Inspection
• Production Planning & Control
• Assembly
• Line Quality Control
• Module / Unit-level Testing
• System Integration
• Final Inspection & Testing
• Customer Inspection / Testing & Acceptance
• Quality Processes
  • Measurement, Analysis & Improvement
  • Monitoring & Measurement of Products
  • In-process Inspection & Testing
  • Internal Quality Audit
• Repair of Defective Parts returned by Customer
• Analysis of Data & Continuous Improvement
• Corrective and Preventive Actions

In order to achieve the above, the entire production facility has been upgraded to provide the following facilities:

• Dedicated facility for PCB Assembly, Testing, Rework in Class 100K Clean Room and ESD Protected Areas.
• Dedicated facility for Sub-System Assembly, Testing and Repair in ESD Protected Areas
• Dedicated facility for Large System Integration, Testing and tuning
• Mechanical Prototyping / Fabrication Facility

PCB Facility – Highlights

• Fully ESD Protected Floor
• Dedicated Stores for Electronic Components
• 2500 sq. ft. of Class 100000 Clean room for PCB Assembly / Inspection / Rework
• 1250 sq. ft. of Class 10000 Clean room for Precision Assemblies
• Universal Testing Jigs and Test / Measuring Instruments for Functional testing
• 1800 sq ft Space provided for Future Expansion
  

PCB Assembly Line

• Fully Automatic SMD Assembly line comprising
  • Inline and fully automatic Stencil Printer
  • Pick and Place Machine
  • Inline 7-Zone Reflow Oven (Lead Free Capable)
  • Loader / Unloader and conveyor
  • Offline 3D Paste Height Measurement System
  • Offline Solder Paste Softener
• Through Hole Capability
  • Dual Wave Soldering Machine
  • Component Lead Formers
  • Manual Soldering Stations

PCB Assembly Inspection Equipments

• Video Magnifiers
• Mantis Scope
• Automatic Optical Inspection (AOI) System
• X-RAY Inspection System for BGAs and QFN’s
  Manual Soldering Stations

PCB Assembly Rework Equipments

• Constant Temperature Soldering Irons
• Mantis Scope stereo magnifiers for PLCC / SOIC rework
• SMD Rework Station for QFP and fine pitch Packages
• Hot Air BGA Rework Station (Lead free capable) with Vision Alignment Cameras

PCB Assembly - Pre / Post Processing Equipments

• Humidity controlled cabinets for Component Storage
• Chambers for Component Ageing
• PCB Cleaning Machine for Assembled PCBs and Stencil cleaning
• Lacquer Spray Booth for Conformal Coating
• Pressfit Connector Assy. Hand-press

Testing and Programming tools

• 1-GHz Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
• 102 channels Logic Analyser
• 200 MHz Portable Floating Channel Oscilloscopes
• 6.5 Digit Multi-meters
• Milliohm Meter
• LCR Meter
• Power Supplies
• Electronic Loads
• Clampmeters
• Handheld Multi-meters
• Calibrators

Testing Equipments - RF / Video

• Video Test Generator
• Function Generators
• Spectrum Analyser
• Radio Communication Monitor
• Universal Counter
• Signal Generator
• RF Power Meter
• Distortion Analyzer

Universal Testing Jig

• Generic Automated Test Equipment for testing comprising
  • PXI based Chassis
  • Programmable Multi-meter
  • Digital I/O Boards
  • Data Acquisition Boards
  • Multiplexer Boards
  • Switch Matrix Boards.
  • Programmable Power Supplies
  • Test Adapters
• Capability to test multiple equipments.
• Quick Testing Turnaround Time.
• Remote Test Monitoring Capability.
• Automated Report Generation
• Labview Software Platform for Quick Program development.
• Inhouse developed

Sub-System Facility- Highlights

• Fully ESD Protected Floor
• Fully ESD Protected Electronic Stores
• Facility for
  • Rework Facility Sub-System Assembly
  • Sub-System Inspection
  • Cable Harness Assembly
  • Sub-system testing
  • Repair and Maintenance
  • Mechanical Prototyping
    

EMI / EMC Testing Infrastructure

• Anechoic chamber : 19.5m X 15m X 8.5m
• Maximum EUT size: 2m X 2m X 2m and for vehicles 10m X 5m X 8m
• Test Frequency up to 40 GHz
• Field strength 200 V/m max
• Tests as per following Standards
  • MIL- STD- 461C / D / E
  • D0-160 D / E
  • FCC Part 15 & Part 18
  • IEC 61000 - 4 & 61000 - 3 series
  • CISPR 11, 14 & 22

Training, Maintenance & Upgradation of Test Equipments

• Extensive initial training to technicians
• Dedicated training department to facilitate training schedules
• Upgradation of infrastructure, tools and testers essential to keep pace with fast changing Test Equipments technology
• Aware about rapid transition in technology
• Interaction with vendors post sales for updates on new products
• Post sales maintenance, product support, training and upgradation