Apparatus and method for high-speed SAS link protocol testing
US7370253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2203/162
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for changing a connection between two serial components on the same circuit board. The apparatus comprises at least one column, and each column includes first, second, third and fourth pads. The first pad communicates with a first breakout connector disposed on the circuit board. The second pad communicates with a second breakout connector disposed on the circuit board. The third pad communicates with one of the serial components. The fourth pad communicates with the other of the serial components and with the third pad during normal operation.
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