Zero Contact Production Testing for High-Volume Electronics
Industry Context
Modern high mix, high speed factories need testing that scales. But every new SKU today demands another $50K jig and weeks of lead time. In an industry chasing agility, these bottlenecks waste millions, delay launches, and erode competitiveness.
The Problem: Fixtures are Broken
Electronics production still depends on clunky test fixtures, pogo pins, and manual USB docks. The result?
- $50,000+ per SKU in custom fixture costs
- 3–6 minute test cycles throttling throughput
- Frequent downtime from worn pins and ESD failures
- Product design constraints just to accommodate test pads
As device diversity rises, these workflows kill margins and delay time-to-market.
The Solution: XA-NFE2001 Near-Field Electric (NFE)
The XA-NFE2001 replaces costly fixtures with a secure, zero contact link. Using Ixana's patented Near Field Electric (NFE) technology, devices can be flashed, calibrated, and tested in seconds - no connectors, no alignment, no mechanical wear.
Throughput Bottleneck Removed
• Legacy cycle: 6 minutes per unit • XA-NFE2001: 30 seconds per unit • Flash 1MB firmware in ~1 second • Test up to 16 devices simultaneously Result: 8X faster testing, no operator skill or re-alignment required
Secure Production Lines
Private by physics: tightly confined electric field prevents interference and data leakage on the factory floor No airborne RF emissions: no spectrum congestion, no compliance headaches Eliminates ESD & connector hazards: safer for devices and operators
Compliance & Audit Ready
XA-NFE2001 ensures consistent, auditable outcomes. By removing human alignment error and fixture wear, manufacturers achieve higher first-pass yields and predictable, repeatable test records
IMPACT & ROI
For a mid-sized EMS with 40 SKUs and 200,000 units/year
Fixture/Jig Costs
NFE (reusable NFE gear)
Legacy Fixture-Based ($50K × 40 SKUs)
Labor Costs
NFE (@$40/hr)
Legacy Fixture-Based (@$40/hr)
Maintenance/OPEX
NFE
Legacy Fixture-Based (pins, downtime)
Retest/Quality Loss
NFE (600 units × $4 = $2,400)
Legacy Fixture-Based (6,000 units × $4 = $24,000)
Test Cycle Time
NFE (0.5 min × 200K)
Legacy Fixture-Based (4 min × 200K)
Key Features
Zero-Contact, Fixtureless
No jigs, pins, or wear parts
High-Speed Transfers
5 Mbps, 1 MB dump in ~1s
Ultra-Low Power
<1 mW at full speed
Scalable
Test up to 16 devices at once
Rapid Integration
SDK, dev kit, and test scripts included
Key Use Cases
USB-C Hubs
Waterproof Wearables
High-Mix IoT Factories
Final System Integration
Technical Highlights
Optimized for quality management systems in high frequency test environments.
Why XA-NFE2001 Outperforms Alternatives?
| NFE (XA-NFE2001) | NFC | BLE | IO-Link Wireless | 60GHz mmWave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixture Needed | None | Yes | Not typical | Yes | Yes |
| Test Cycle | Seconds | 10s+ | 10s–minutes | 10s+ | 1–2s possible |
| Power | <1mW | 15 mW | 5–15 mW | 10 mW+ | 60–70 mW |
| Limitation | None | Slow, precise tap needed | Pairing, advertising overhead | Needs infra, higher power | Overkill, costly |
Only XA-NFE2001 delivers full-speed, fixtureless testing with unmatched efficiency.
Security & Safety
Private by physics
Tightly confined electric field prevents interference and data leakage on the factory floor
No airborne RF emissions
No spectrum congestion, no compliance headaches
Eliminates ESD & connector hazards
Safer for devices and operators
Getting Started
- •Ready-to-use modules & firmware
- •Test scripts for USB-C and IoT devices
- •30-day proof-of-concept playbook
XA-NFE2001 isn't just faster and safer; it's a platform for future growth.