Patent ID: 6489797
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A test system for testing at least one electrical component, comprising:a test head including a mounting assembly for removably attaching said electrical component, and a plurality of test ports for electrically coupling to said electrical component; a voltage and current source being disposed within said test head, constructed and arranged so as to (i) provide at least one electrical output, through an interface assembly, to said electrical component, said electrical output having a voltage magnitude within a predetermined voltage range and having a current magnitude within a predetermined current range, (ii) analyze said electrical output so as to detect and measure one or more changes to said electrical output caused by said electrical component, and (iii) receive and analyze a plurality of response signals through said interface assembly from said signal ports of said electrical component; wherein said at least one electrical output is characterized by a plurality of transitions and a predetermined-repetition rate between consecutive said transitions.