Blind mate connector for an electronic circuit tester

Details Blind mate connector for an electronic circuit tester Blind mate connector for an electronic circuit tester

1994-10-03

1996-09-24

Pirlot, David L.

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Plural-contact coupling part

439638, 439248, H01R 907

Patent

active

055585418

ABSTRACT:
An electronic circuit tester for measuring the response of electrical signals applied to an electronic circuit under test is provided with a blind mate connector for effecting connection between a test head of the electronic circuit tester and a calibration board or, alternatively, a fixture board coupled to an electronic circuit under test. The blind mate connector includes a body portion having a relieved region at one end, a coaxial center conductor, dielectric material disposed in an interstitial region for supporting the center conductor within the body portion, a coaxial sleeve disposed in the relieved region in electrical contact with the body portion, and a ring to retain the sleeve in the body portion. The blind mate connector is mounted to the calibration or fixture board and mates with a compliant female connector incorporated into the test head. The blind mate connector increases repeatability of connections and facilitates setup and calibration of, and measurements with, the electronic circuit tester.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4333697 (1982-06-01), Dreyer
patent: 4336974 (1982-06-01), Wilson
patent: 4355857 (1982-10-01), Hayward
patent: 4687279 (1987-08-01), Holland et al.
patent: 4824399 (1989-04-01), Bogar et al.
patent: 4846731 (1989-07-01), Alwine

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