Method and apparatus for implementing very high density probing (VHDP) of printed circuit board signals
US6894516B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R1/07328
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for implementing very high density signal probing of a printed circuit board having a pad pattern connected to signals of interest. A metal plate includes a plurality of through holes arranged in a predefined pattern that corresponds to the pad pattern on the printed circuit board. At least one signal module is inserted within a selected one of the through holes of the metal plate. Each signal module defines a coaxial connector for electrical mating engagement with a coaxial cable connector and has an embedded resistor. At least one power/ground module is inserted within a selected one of the through holes. Each power/ground module contains a high dielectric constant material between an outer conductor and a center conductor defining a capacitor. The capacitor provides a low impedance path between the metal plate and a power or ground pad of the printed circuit board.
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