Title :
Realistic spring probe testing methods and results
Author :
Gessel, D. ; Slcoum, A. ; Sprunt, A. ; Ziegenhagen, S.
Author_Institution :
Teradyne Integra Test Div., Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract :
A tester was developed to accurately reproduce spring probe operating environments, enabling the selection of probing parameters to maintain electrical performance while extending probe life.
Keywords :
contact resistance; printed circuit testing; probes; test equipment; PCB testing; contactor working conditions; probing parameters selection; spring probe operating environments; spring probe testing methods; test machine; tester development; Cleaning; DC motors; Electrical resistance measurement; Employee welfare; Life testing; Materials testing; Probes; Springs; System testing; Wounds;
Conference_Titel :
Test Conference, 2002. Proceedings. International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7542-4
DOI :
10.1109/TEST.2002.1041790