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Hybrid cooling system for automatic test equipment

US6864698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2003
Grant dateMar 8, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2851
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Automatic test equipment is disclosed including a console and a testhead cooled by a hybrid cooling system. The testhead includes a card cage assembly having a plurality of slots disposed in spaced-apart relationship and adapted for receiving a plurality of electronic board assemblies. The hybrid cooling system includes a first cooling assembly coupled to the card cage assembly for distributing a first cooling medium proximate the electronic board assemblies and a second cooling assembly. The second cooling assembly is disposed proximate the card cage assembly and includes user-activatable cooling ports for selective access to a second cooling medium for the electronic board assemblies.

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