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Colpitts transmitter PCB testing device

US7415379B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by
6References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 2005
Grant dateAug 19, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2806
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A testing device and method for testing a printed circuit board (PCB) for a remote keyless entry fob includes a battery simulator cell to simulate the effects of a remote keyless entry fob battery. The battery simulator cell is located in an upper portion of a testing device housing and is preferably a brass or copper mass of the same size, shape and mass of a typical battery. The lower portion of the housing has a mount for the PCB. At least one circuit board locator is mounted to the upper portion of the housing to apply pressure to the PCB to retain the PCB in the correct position during testing, and to ensure the proper distance between the PCB and the battery simulator cell. A receiving antenna is located proximate the test device for receiving a signal.

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