Patent ID: 6344736
Filing Date: 2002-02-05
Classification: G01R,H01R

Abstract:
A self-aligning interface apparatus for interconnecting a device under test with an analyzer and supply for testing the device, said apparatus comprising:a) a fixture adapted to receive a device to be tested, the device to be tested having a plurality of connectors; b) interface means slidably mounted to said fixture, said interface means constrained for slidable movement relative to the device to be tested that is positioned in said fixture; c) a plurality of self-aligning coaxial connectors operatively connected to said interface means in substantial alignment with the connectors of the device to be tested that is positioned in said fixture, one of each said plurality of self-aligning coaxial connectors positioned to be moved into mating engagement with one of each of the connectors of the device to be tested that is positioned in said fixture; and d) urging means operatively connected to said interface means for moving said interface means, said self-aligning coaxial connectors operatively connected to said interface means being simultaneously moved into mating engagement with selected ones of the connectors of the device to be tested positioned in said fixture when said interface means is moved by said urging means, said self-aligning coaxial connectors and the connectors of the device to be tested are electrically and mechanically connected to one another when in mating engagement, whereby said apparatus is a self-aligning interface apparatus.