Substrate test apparatus and method of testing substrates

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2006-10-31

2006-10-31

Patel, Paresh (Department: 2829)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Fault detecting in electric circuits and of electric components

Of individual circuit component or element

C361S688000, C361S796000, C361S831000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07129732

ABSTRACT:
A test apparatus for testing circuitized substrates such as PCB test coupons for thru-hole failure in which the substrate may be cooled to a temperature less than the ambient temperature surrounding the test apparatus housing in which the testing is accomplished. A method of testing substrates is also provided.

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