# Design for Testing

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## [About the Design for Testing category](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/about-the-design-for-testing-category/23)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/about-the-design-for-testing-category/23 "2023-09-05T22:12:38Z")

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The Design for Testing (DFT) category on SierraConnect focuses on incorporating testability into your PCB designs to ensure reliable performance and quality. This space offers guidance on designing test points, implement…

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## [PCB Inspection Methods: AOI vs. AXI vs. FPT](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-inspection-methods-aoi-vs-axi-vs-fpt/4129)

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**Author:** [@Mohamed\_Faheemuddin](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Mohamed_Faheemuddin)\
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**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/pcb-inspection-methods-aoi-vs-axi-vs-fpt/4129 "2026-06-09T11:44:19Z")

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PCB testing is a critical step in ensuring product quality and reliability. As board complexity increases and component packages become smaller, manufacturers rely on advanced techniques to identify defects before pr…

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## [How to Optimize Your PCB Designs for Testing by Harry Kennedy](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-optimize-your-pcb-designs-for-testing-by-harry-kennedy/298)

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**Author:** [@Pooja\_Mitra](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/Pooja_Mitra)\
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**Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/how-to-optimize-your-pcb-designs-for-testing-by-harry-kennedy/298 "2023-11-02T12:27:57Z")

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Originally published at: https://www.protoexpress.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-pcb-designs-for-testing-by-harry-kennedy/ Harry Kennedy, an electrical engineer and technical specialist at Altair, has shared his exper…