Blind mate connector for an electronic circuit tester
US5558541A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R1/073
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electronic circuit tester for measuring the response of electrical signals applied to an electronic circuit under test is provided with a blind mate connector for effecting connection between a test head of the electronic circuit tester and a calibration board or, alternatively, a fixture board coupled to an electronic circuit under test. The blind mate connector includes a body portion having a relieved region at one end, a coaxial center conductor, dielectric material disposed in an interstitial region for supporting the center conductor within the body portion, a coaxial sleeve disposed in the relieved region in electrical contact with the body portion, and a ring to retain the sleeve in the body portion. The blind mate connector is mounted to the calibration or fixture board and mates with a compliant female connector incorporated into the test head. The blind mate connector increases repeatability of connections and facilitates setup and calibration of, and measurements with, the electronic circuit tester.
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