PCBA thermal analysis System - DYT CA20 + SpectrumOwl Software

[Fraser]

This post is for those who work in R&D but who do not frequent the thermal imaging area of this forum.

As some may know, the thermal imaging camera can provide some very useful imagery and measurements when designing or diagnosing issues with a product. I use thermal cameras in fault finding and assessment of PCBA thermal energy dissipation.

I reviewed a dedicated PCB thermal analysis system a while ago and was very impressed with its capabilities, especially when compared to the more expensive FLIR ETS320. I now own that Review sample and it gets a lot of use on my lab bench. That system is the DYT CA10 SpectrumOwl but DYT have just released another model to add to their PCB thermal analysis range. The new model is the CA20 and this offers a motorised mount, higher temperature measurement capability (-10C to +450C) and an enhanced PCBA Analysis software package. I am currently testing the new software in order to provide user feedback to DYT so that it may be further improved.

This is not an advert, just a ‘heads-up’ for those who might have a use for a reasonably priced PCBA thermal analysis system that may also be used for other thermography activities, if desired. I am certainly very happy with the CA10

Take a look at my review of the CA10 for the images and video that I captured from my CA10 when viewing modern PCBA’s and tiny SMD resistors. I even imaged insects with it !

The link to the DYT posting on the thermal imaging forum……

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/dytspectrumowl-ca-20-electronical-version-on-kickstarter-crowdfunding/



Fraser

[Fraser]

My review of the CA10 PCBA analysis system. The CA20 uses the same imaging core and manual focus lens so the captured imagery remains valid fir the CA20. The CA20 uses a very nice imaging core from China that is capable of up to 25fps.

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/review-dianyang-technology-ca10-circuit-board-thermal-analyzer-repair-rd/

Fraser

[Fraser]

For those unaware of what a thermal imaging camera can offer in terms of PCBA analysis, take a look at this thread

https://www.eevblog.com/forum/thermal-imaging/use-of-a-thermal-camera-for-pcba-thermal-profiling-and-repair/

Fraser