Temperature Measurement for the Electronic Device Industry

Several different methods exist for measuring temperature in the electronics device industry and electronic components manufacturing. Measuring temperature using physical sensors is typically reserved for larger assemblies.

Smaller assemblies, as well as servicing and repair of electronics components (despite popular belief, many components can be repaired), typically imply the use of non-invasive and non-physical temperature measuring methods. This includes thermal imaging using thermal sensors.

Thermal imaging relies on infrared sensors, such as KEYENCE’s FT Series, that detect blackbody radiation that falls between 700 nanometers and one millimeter on the electromagnetic spectrum and makes temperature visible.

This technology found its use in quality control and preventative maintenance. They’re also used for diagnostics in electronic component assemblies, usually for detecting faulty components. These sensors can also be connected to data loggers, which can be used to analyze the temperature data subsequently and optimize the manufacturing process.

Multi-input data loggers are compact and portable all-in-one tools specifically designed for measuring different parameters associated with the physical properties of a particular object, as well as storing measured data for subsequent analysis.

As such, they’re also regularly used in thermometry, which makes them great for continuous temperature monitoring and data analysis (regulatory compliance and manufacturing process optimization) and for providing a more comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing environment.

These data loggers can also be utilized for temperature mapping to identify areas of high and low temperatures in the manufacturing environment. This feature is especially valuable in the electronic device industry, where precise temperature control plays a critical role in maintaining product quality and reliability.

Multi-input data loggers can measure and record not only temperature but also humidity, voltage, current, and other parameters that are important in the electronic device manufacturing process.

Besides being an essential part of the electronic components manufacturing process, precise temperature measurement has its own set of benefits, which significantly affect the quality of the finished product.

Maintaining the correct temperature ensures that the components are manufactured up to the desired specifications, leading to fewer defects and lower failure rates. This directly translates to increased throughput, increased efficiency, and significant cost savings for the manufacturers.

Precise and reliable temperature measurement in electronic component manufacturing allows manufacturers to optimize the production process, resulting in a higher-quality product whose production is much more cost-effective.

Integrating temperature measurements and data loggers into the electronic component manufacturing process starts with process analysis, to identify critical stages in the manufacturing process in which temperature plays a crucial role.

Once the critical points in the process have been identified, it’s important to select and implement the appropriate temperature measurement technologies, such as thermal imaging. These technologies would allow you to optimize the electronic component manufacturing process further, resulting in improved efficiency and the enhanced reliability of the end product.

To ensure your electronic component manufacturing process is optimized for temperature monitoring and control, it’s crucial to partner with a reliable and established provider of data loggers such as KEYENCE.

Contact us today to learn more about our data loggers and how they can improve your operations.