Non-contact circuit testing systems and methods
US12282041B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/281
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, semiconductor products and methods for circuit testing, specifically non-contact circuit testing are provided that allow for the wireless, non-contact testing of an electrical component. For example, non-contact circuit testing is performed using a non-contact testing apparatus that include a circuit cover with a conductive material and an oscilloscope. The circuit cover is places over an electrical component to form a parallel plate capacitor with electrical component. The parallel plate capacitor is formed with an air dielectric between the electrical component and the circuit cover. An electrical signal is initiated at the electrical component to cause a voltage through the parallel plate capacitor. An oscilloscope probe is used to measure the voltage of the parallel plate capacitor to determine a connectivity of the electrical component without contacting the electrical component.
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