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Choosing Connectors for Test Fixtures

From Cirris Systems Corp.
 

 
Pins that can scrape or poke through the oxide on the contacts. You'll find test block pins may need to use spring-loaded contacts. See this list of test block resources.

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Backplane testers evaluate and record the integrity of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and passive component electronics such as resistors, capacitors, and diodes. Learn more about Backplane Testers
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Wire harness testers evaluate continuity, resistance, isolation, and other performance factors for multi-strand wire harnesses. Search by Specification | Learn more about Wire Harness Testers

Product Announcements
Servometer - PMG, LLC - Bellows Contacts = High Frequency Interconnection
Gold Plated Bellows Contacts, an alternative to spring loaded type test pins, for the next generation of high frequency test applications. (read more)
2E SysCom, Inc. -  Male Female 31 Pin DIN 41617 Headers
These 31 pin DIN 41617 connectors are available fully loaded with all 31 contacts, or selectively loaded with 13 or 21 contacts. Pins are spaced on 2.5 mm grid and the connectors are offered in class... (read more)
BTM Corporation - Pin Locator Clamp
BTMs' Pin Locator Clamps and Single Finger clamps are used in stationary part nests, welding fixtures, transfer systems, robot end effectors and numerous other clamping applications. These clamps... (read more)
Multi-Contact USA - Medical Industry Connectors
Applying Multi-Contact's know-how in developing and manufacturing safety products for test and measurement, the MC medical connector family includes protected connectors from the equipment socket to... (read more)
Protomold - Prototyping Processes white paper
Whether you are new to the field or an expert, we've created a white paper you shouldn't miss, Prototyping Processes: Choosing the best process for your project. It's packed full of excellent info on... (read more)
Servometer - PMG, LLC - Contact Springs Insure Electrical Connection
Servometer® / PMG, LLC miniature, flexible, gold plated bellows contact springs insure reliable electrical continuity in applications where tolerance buildup, vibration, and thermal expansion become a... (read more)
Memory Protection Devices, Inc. - Lithium Battery Holders
MPD's Lithium holders for CR2/3A, CR123A and CR1/2AA batteries have several advantages over competing battery holders. Now with surface mounting versions for memory back up systems like cmos,... (read more)
 

Topics of Interest
Mill-Max SLCs are button type contacts interconnecting two parallel conductive surfaces inside an electronic device or instrument. The stroking movement of the spring pin piston accommodates uneven,... (Read More)
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Overview Creating and inserting blocks Using the Wblock command Detecting blocks in a drawing Working with AutoCAD's DesignCenter Controlling the appearance of palettes on... (Read More)
3.1 CONTINUITY 3.1.1 Purpose of Continuity Testing Before a test program can evaluate the quality of a device under test (DUT), the DUT must be connected to the ATE tester using a test fixture... (Read More)
A common testing problem is determining whether a reported failure is truly a problem with the Device-Under-Test or a problem with the test interface. Test connectors wear out with repeated usage,... (Read More)