How to Test Cloned PCB Board Functionality

The final purpose of PCB board reverse engineering is to re-manufacture the physical printed circuit board according to the gerber file, layout diagram and BOM List, schematic diagram extracted. and test cloned PCB board according to below steps:

First consideration is Initial inspection

The test requirements to be determined include initial inspection and testing of cloned pcb board, and for inspection and acceptance of the prototype to be built and tested in accordance with the preliminary PCB board cloning Technical Drawing Package. Special testing and test equipment/fixture requirements should be identified and a test plan developed.

Test plan objective

The objective of the test plan is to verify adherence to the requirements delineated in the applicable specifications and standards, including verification of performance, determination of reliability and endurance, and verification of structural integrity.

Worse-case analysis

If the available documentation lacks sufficient test data, a worse-case analysis should be performed to develop testing criteria and procedures, including critical failure modes and limitations. Experts in the field of PC board reverse engineering should be contacted to identify common failure areas. The tests for item failure limits, such as overload, fatigue, vibration, and temperature, are the most convincing means of ensuring equivalence of manufacture.

The Acceptance Test Procedures should define these requirements and specify the test procedures in accordance with the applicable specifications and standards. A Printed circuit board sample Test Plan Format is provided in below figure.