Patent ID: 6147505
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
Adapter arrangement for electrically testing printed circuit boards, with which connection points of a printed circuit board under test can be contacted simultaneously and conductive traces can be tested parallel to each other for short circuit and open circuit faults, comprising:a probe adapter with mechanically biased probes which are arranged in a predefined grid;a flexible translator foil which has first connection points in a pattern of a printed circuit board under test and second connection points in said predefined grid, and further including conductive connections between the first and second connection points; andvacuum means for flexing said flexible translator foil toward said printed circuit board to establish a conforming electrical contact between the first connection points of the translator foil and corresponding connection points of the printed circuit board, wherein said mechanically biased probes are urged toward said second connection points to maintain electrical contact between the second connection points and said probes.