Electricity: conductors and insulators – Conduits – cables or conductors – Preformed panel circuit arrangement
Patent
1995-05-26
1997-06-10
Thomas, Laura
Electricity: conductors and insulators
Conduits, cables or conductors
Preformed panel circuit arrangement
174263, 174260, 361778, 361777, 29837, 29839, H05K 100
Patent
active
056378351
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus providing an automated means for detecting unsoldered thru-hole connector leads is herein disclosed. This means consists of a thru-hole connection pad and a test pad positioned in close proximity to each lead of an electrical component. A thru-hole connection pad is formed about the periphery of each thru-hole. It serves to form a solder pad for securing the lead to the printed circuit board and establishes an electrical connection between the component and reverse sides of the printed circuit board. A test etch easily accessible by an automated testing device is positioned within close proximity of each thru-hole connection pad. As each lead is individually soldered to the printed circuit board, a solder bridge must also be formed across the thru-hole connection pad and the test etch thereby establishing an electrical connection between the lead and the test etch. This electrical connection is used by an automated testing device to detect any unsoldered leads. The design of the thru-hole connection pad and test etch can be embodied in various geometric shapes and sizes. However, the emphasis is placed on a design that requires minimal space on the printed circuit board and which preserves the integrity of the existing circuitry.
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Hartnett Clare
Morris Jules Jay
The Foxboro Company
Thomas Laura
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