Patent ID: 6124716
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
An electrical testing assembly comprising:a first connector for electrical connection with an electrical device, the first connector having a plurality of terminals;a second connector for electrical connection with a test unit, the second connector having a plurality of terminals; andan electrical junction block containing a printed circuit board having a plurality of circuit traces disposed on a surface thereof, a group of the circuit traces extending to an edge of the printed circuit board to form an edge connection;a first port formed on the junction block for removably receiving the first connector from a first direction substantially parallel to the printed circuit board into electrical connection with the edge connection; anda second port formed on the junction block adjacent the group of circuit traces for removably receiving the second connector from a second direction substantially perpendicular to the printed circuit board, insertion of the second connector into the second port placing the terminals of the second connector in direct contact with surfaces of the group of circuit traces.