Patent ID: 6515499
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A modular tester interface assembly for detachably coupling a plurality of tester electronic channels to a device-interface-board, said tester interface assembly including:at least one harness assembly including a plurality of coaxial cables, said coaxial cables each including a body having a center conductor and a shield formed coaxially around said center conductor and separated from said center conductor by a layer of dielectric; a distal tip formed substantially similar to said body and including respective formed conductive pads disposed on the distal extremities of said center conductor and said shield; and a connector housing formed with an internal cavity for receiving and securing said cable distal ends in close-spaced relationship such that said distal tips form an interface engagement plane; and a compliant interconnect disposed between said harness assembly and said device-interface-board, said compliant interconnect including a plurality of conductors and formed to engage said cable distal ends in compressive engagement.