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= Flying probe
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A flying probe is a type of test equipment used primarily in the electronics manufacturing industry to test printed circuit boards (PCBs) for functionality and quality. Unlike traditional test methods that require the use of a fixture or a hard tool that contacts specific test points on the PCB, a flying probe tester uses multiple robotic probes that can move freely, or "fly," across the surface of the board.