Thermal Imaging Diagnostics

Category: science

Using a forward-looking infrared (FLIR) camera to visually locate short-circuited components by tracking heat spikes.

When a logic board has a short to ground, injecting low-voltage current into the shorted rail causes the failing micro-component to generate intense heat. A thermal camera displays this heat signature immediately as a glowing bright spot, cutting diagnosis timelines from hours to seconds.

Common Examples

• Thermal imaging diagnostics pinpointed the failing audio codec IC chip immediately upon voltage injection.
• Without thermal imaging diagnostics, tracking down a microscopic short requires tedious manual resistance testing across the board.