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Electrical measurement test fixture

An electrical test fixture includes a printed wiring board (PWB) and a pair of cable connectors for connecting to a device to be tested. The test fixture includes jacks for a digital multi meter and a multi meter bus on the PWB. On/off switches on the PWB correspond to circuit elements in the device to be tested. The cable connecters are connected to the PWB using contact pins and flexible stranded wires crimped to the contact pins.

Wire terminating post and electrical device including same

A wire terminating post formed from a conductive material includes a first end structured to interlock with a portion of an electrical component and a second end disposed opposite the first end. The second end includes a first aperture defined therethrough, the first aperture having a first diameter, and a second aperture defined therethrough, the second aperture have a second diameter less than the first diameter.

Systems and methods for current and voltage monitoring
10114037 · 2018-10-30 · ·

A cable for monitoring current and voltage includes a plug, a socket, first and second conductors extending from the plug to the socket, a current and voltage monitoring module, a transceiver, and a housing. The current and voltage monitoring module is coupled to the first and second conductors, and is configured to measure current and voltage usage levels of the conductors. The transceiver is coupled to the current and voltage monitoring module and is configured to receive data related to the current and voltage levels and transmit the data related to the current and voltage levels. The housing is configured to house the current and voltage monitoring module, the transceiver and one of the socket and the plug.

Ground loop reduction apparatus

A voltage probe holster includes a support member disposed on a base. The support member defines a plurality of apertures sized to receive a plurality of single-ended probes having coaxial leads. Each of the apertures have a conductive periphery configured to conduct electricity from one of the coaxial leads such that a common ground loop through the support member and the base is formed and that differences in ground potential are reduced.

Electrostatic discharge tester
10114055 · 2018-10-30 · ·

Apparatus for testing a device by delivering an electrostatic discharge signal to one or more device terminals, comprising a first part configured for mechanically mounting the device and comprising one or more first part connectors for electrically coupling to the one or more device terminals and thus providing electrical access to the one or more device terminals, a second part comprising one or more second part connectors configured for electrically coupling the one or more first part connectors to the one or more second part connectors for testing the device via the second part connectors, and a guide arranged for mechanically moving the first part relative to the second part. The guide is configured to physically disconnect the one or more first part connectors from the one or more second part connectors while the electrostatic discharge signal is delivered to the one or more device terminals.

PROBE, MEASURING SYSTEM AS WELL AS TEST SETUP
20180306838 · 2018-10-25 · ·

A probe for measurements on a device under test with low source impedance is described. The probe has a resistor coupled in series between a probe tip and a probe cable connected to a measuring apparatus. The resistor having an impedance equal to a characteristic impedance of the probe cable or equal to the difference between the characteristic impedance of the probe cable and an output resistance of the device under test. Further, a measuring system and a test setup are described.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING, HANDLING OR TESTING OF SENSORS
20180299482 · 2018-10-18 ·

A method of testing sensors includes providing a test sheet that includes a plurality of sensor assemblies, a plurality of test pads, and traces extending from the sensor assemblies to the plurality of test pads. A sensor is positioned on each sensor assembly. Each sensor is connected to the sensor assembly with wire bonds. An enclosure is formed over the plurality of sensor assemblies. An electrical signal is detected from each of the plurality of sensor assemblies at the test pads.

Compact Apparatus and System for a Battery Tester
20180299512 · 2018-10-18 ·

A battery tester housing unit comprising a face plate wherein said face plate faces forwardly and extends in a transverse direction to terminate at a lateral edge, a back plate wherein said back plate faces backwardly and is parallel to said face plate; a surrounding wall which surrounds a peripheral of said base plate and said back plate; a digital display in rectangular shape located on said face plate located on a first end of the face plate; a battery holder apparatus in half cylindrical opening having a positive end and a negative end; said battery holder apparatus is located on a second end of said face plate wherein said second end is located opposite to said first end on said face plate; a first button located in proximity to said digital display; a second button located in proximity to said display and said first button; a third button, a fourth button, a fifth button and a sixth button located in proximity to said battery holder apparatus.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING TESTER
20180297441 · 2018-10-18 ·

A portable recreational vehicle air conditioning tester that allows a user to test an air conditioning unit without removing the air conditioning unit from the recreational vehicle while providing independent power supply and positive control.

Manipulator in automatic test equipment
10094854 · 2018-10-09 · ·

An example manipulator for transporting a test head includes: a tower having a base and a track, with the track being vertical relative to the base; an arm to enable support for the test head, with the arm being connected to the track to move the test head vertically relative to the tower; one or more motors to drive movement of the arm along the track; and pneumatic cylinders to control movement of the arm to cause the test head to apply an amount of force to a peripheral device.