Patent ID: 6294908
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A computer system having a dual access functional fixture for electrically interfacing a first side and a second side of a PCB under test, said fixture comprising:a first interface for electrically interfacing said fixture with a first set of test pads on said first side of said PCB under test, said first interface comprising:a first interface PCB, said first interface PCB having a first connector, said first connector having a first set of connection points having a one-to-one correspondence to a first set of test pads on said first side of said PCB under test;first test card inserted into said first connector; andfirst set of test pins, said first set of test pins constructed and arranged to connect electrically said first set of test pads on said first side of said PCB under test to said first set of connection points on said first interface PCB;a second interface for electrically interfacing said fixture with a second set of test pads on said second side of said PCB under test, said second interface comprising:a second interface PCB, said second interface PCB having a second connector, said second connector having a second set of connection points having a one-to-one correspondence to a second set of test pads on said second side of said PCB under test;a second test card inserted into said second connector; anda second set of test pins, said second set of test pins constructed and arranged to connect electrically said second set of test pads on said second side of said PCB under test to said second set of connection points on said second interface PCB;wherein when said fixture is interfaced with said PCB wider test, a complete computer system is formed so that said computer system may be functionally tested.