Thermonics T-2600BV Precision Temperature Forcing System (PTFS) is typically used for hot and cold testing of semiconductor, hybrid and other small components. The unit provides an economical, lowcost alternative to systems that use mechanical refrigerati onor LN2 as the cooling mechanism. The temperature range is -30C to 225C.

The unit is compact and portable. The smaller size enables its use in applications where traditional temperature forcing systems may be impractical due to weight and size constraints or the low volume nature of the application. The system weighs 50 lb. (22 kg.).

Vortex Technology provides the cold air source via the vortex thermal head, which adapts the PTFS to the device under test. This unique mechanism for delivering temperature-controlled air is very reliable and safe with the added benefit of not using CFC s. Silicon rubber thermal caps provide an inner chamber that enhances fast and accurate temperature control. 

Integrated Vortex Thermal Head and Arm provides easy positioning and precise placement of the vortex thermal head over the device under test. Various physical setups, such as direct testing of a socketed device on an ATE system, can be easily accommodated. The head may be raised or lowered by pressing a button on its side, stepping on an optional foot switch, or sending a remote command over the IEEE-488 or RS-232C interface.

Operator Interface elements are well placed and easy to access on the front control panel. The user interface contains a eighty character alphanumeric display and a data-entry keypad. Menu-driven firmware provides flexibility in programming the system for specific applications. Programmable preset keys enable the operator to store and recall commonly used application parameters, which can be invoked at the touch of a button. All setup parameters are stored in non-volatile memory.