Patent ID: 6300772
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
An automated test system for testing a device, the device having a circuit connection and a ground connection, the automated test system comprising:a processor operable to generate a control signal that includes a set of test parameters, the processor further operable to generate a discharge control signal upon completion of a test;a test apparatus comprising a first connection operable to be connected to the circuit connection of the device and a second connection operable to be connected to receive the control signal including the set of test parameters from the processor, the test apparatus operable to perform a first test based on the set of test parameters; anda discharge circuit external to the test apparatus and coupled to the processor, the discharge circuit operable to be coupled to the ground connection and the circuit connection of the device, the discharge circuit operable to provide a discharge path for charge stored between the ground connection and the circuit connection during said first test upon receipt of the discharge control signal from the processor.