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20080218175 | Open-Circuit Testing System and Method - The invention discloses a testing system and method suitable for determining the connection state of an electronic component in an electronic device assembly. In an embodiment, the testing system comprises a signal sensing unit configured to provide a sensed signal induced by capacitive coupling in response to the output of a testing signal passing through a tested pin, a signal processor unit configured to filter and over-sample the sensed signal to obtain a digital signal, and an analyzer unit configured to compute the digital signal for determining a connection state of the test pin. | 09-11-2008 |
20080231288 | Semiconductor package having projected substrate - A semiconductor package includes a bare chip which has a plurality of external electrodes, a land grid array substrate having an edge, a first surface and a second surface. The first surface includes a first portion apart from the edge and a second portion adjacent to the edge. The first portion of the first surface mounts the bare chip and is covered with a resin to seal the bare chip with the resin. The first portion of the first surface and the second surface includes a non-sealed region which is not covered with the resin. A plurality of first electrodes are arranged on the non-sealed region and connected to the external electrodes and a plurality of second electrodes are arranged on the second surface and connected to the external electrodes. | 09-25-2008 |
20080252300 | Detecting device - A detecting device for detecting the electrical connection between several first pads and second pads of a package substrate is provided. The first and the second pads are disposed on two opposite sides of the package substrate. The detecting device includes a socket unit, several first detecting components and several second detecting components. The socket unit is disposed on and coupled to the first pads. The first detecting components are disposed on and coupled to the socket unit. The second detecting components are disposed under and coupled to the second pads. The socket unit and the second detecting components are disposed on two opposite sides of the package substrate. While detecting, the first detecting components, the socket unit, the first pads, the second pads and the second detecting components are electrically connected sequentially, so as to determine whether the first pads are respectively and electrically connected to the second pads. | 10-16-2008 |
20080297168 | Methods and apparatus for testing one or more differential signaling channels for opens - In one embodiment, a method for testing a differential signaling channel having a differential pair of signal paths, and a pair of signal grounds bounding the differential pair, includes: causing positive and negative phases of a differential waveform to be driven over respective paths of the differential pair while monitoring a signal induced in a capacitive sense plate positioned adjacent to, and capacitively coupled to, all of the paths and grounds of the channel; when an amplitude of the monitored signal is within a first range, indicating to a user that there are no open defects in the differential signaling channel; and when the amplitude of the monitored signal falls within one or more second ranges, and not within the first range, indicating to the user that an open exists in the differential signaling channel. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 12-04-2008 |
20090009185 | Diagnostic System For Monitoring A Connector - A diagnostic resistor via which a diagnostic current flows is used in a diagnostic system for monitoring a connector in particular for high-frequency modules. The diagnostic resistor is integrated into a connector. | 01-08-2009 |
20090021265 | Lead insertion system and method - A system for determining whether a lead is securely inserted into a connector includes an actuator for moving the lead to a plurality of positions, a position sensor for measuring a position of the lead relative to the connector, and a force sensor for measuring an actual force exerted on the lead at each of the plurality of positions to define an actual force signature. A processor compares the actual force signature to a predetermined force signature to determine whether the lead is disposed within the opening of the connector. The method includes the steps of moving the lead to a plurality of positions, establishing an actual force signature, and establishing a predetermined force signature. If the actual force signature is within the predetermined force signature, then the lead is securely inserted into the opening. | 01-22-2009 |
20090039898 | Alternator and starter tester with alternator cable check - An alternator and starter motor tester system having alternator cable check. The alternator cable connector is specific to an alternator type. The cable connector is monitored so that if it fails a certain alternator type for a predetermined number of times in a row, the cable will be locked. | 02-12-2009 |
20090079438 | System and method for testing electrical connection - An electrical connection testing system for testing existence of an electrical connection between a first electronic device and a second electronic device. An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit is provided between the first and second electronic devices. The testing system includes a comparator having a first input connected to a power for output of the first electronic device and a second input connected to an output signal from the first electronic device. The output signal is adapted to be sent to the second electronic device through the ESD protection circuit. The testing system also includes a system for determining if a comparator output from the comparator is indicative of the first and second inputs being different or if the comparator output is indicative of the first and second inputs being substantially the same. | 03-26-2009 |
20090091333 | STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS WITH CONFIGURABLE VERTICAL I/O - The present invention provides an apparatus including a stacked plurality of devices and a related method. The apparatus includes a stacked plurality of devices including a master device and at least one secondary device; a plurality of segments, each segment being associated with one of the stacked plurality of devices; and a plurality of N vertical connection paths traversing the stacked plurality of devices. The apparatus further includes a plurality of M vertical signal paths configured from the plurality of N vertical connections paths, wherein M is less than N, and at least one of the plurality of M vertical signal paths is a merged vertical signal path adaptively configured by the master device using at least one segment from each one of at least two of the plurality of N vertical connection paths. | 04-09-2009 |
20090108848 | ADDITIONAL PINS ON A USB CONNECTOR - An electronic device includes a receptacle for communicating information via a first communication circuit and a second communication circuit different from the first communication circuit, the receptacle including a plurality of electrically conductive contacts having a predefined arrangement. The electronic device further includes a detection circuit and a configuration circuit. The detection circuit is operatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of contacts, and the detection circuit is operative to detect an electrical state of the at least one contact. The configuration circuit is operatively coupled to a first group of contacts of the plurality of contacts, and the configuration circuit is operative to communicatively couple the first group of contacts to the first communication circuit or the second communication circuit based on the detected state of the at least one contact. | 04-30-2009 |
20090140748 | High voltage harness testing system - A wire harness testing system is disclosed. The wire harness testing system may include a voltage sensor configured to measure a voltage at a location associated with an electric load, wherein the electric load is connected with at least one wire harness. The wire harness testing system may also include a controller electrically coupled to the voltage sensor. The controller may be configured to receive a wire harness test request. The controller may be further configured to determine a voltage drop based on a voltage sensor measurement and a reference voltage and compare the voltage drop with a threshold. The controller may also be configured to adaptively update the reference voltage with the voltage measurement responsive to a voltage drop below the threshold, and generate a fault notice responsive to a voltage drop above the threshold. The wire harness testing system may further include at least one indication device configured to provide a warning signal based on the fault notice generated by the controller. | 06-04-2009 |
20090267613 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE CONFIGURATION OF ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS - Systems and methods for determining the configuration of a connection between two devices by measuring an electrical characteristic are provided. Using the measured electrical characteristic, a device is able to select an appropriate communication interface, such as serial, Universal Serial Bus (USB), FireWire, parallel, PS/2, etc., and configure itself appropriately. Systems and methods which determine the physical orientation of a connector with respect to another connector may also be provided alone or in combination with such systems and methods for selecting communication interfaces. The physical orientation of a connector can be determined by measuring an electrical characteristic and a device can then configure itself appropriately. In accordance with the principles of the present invention, device designs can decrease in size and cost as well as simplify operation for the end-user. | 10-29-2009 |
20100039118 | Current Measurement Circuit and Method of Diagnosing Faults in Same - A current measurement circuit includes first and second input nodes which receive the respective voltages at either side of a resistive element through which electrical current can flow, a differential amplifier means which produces an output signal indicative of the difference in voltage between its input terminals, electrical path forming means providing a connection between each of the input nodes and a respective input terminal of the differential amplifiers, a controllable voltage source for selectively applying an offset voltage to at least one input of the differential amplifier in response to a control signal, a control signal generator which generates the control signal applied to the voltage source such that at a first instance an offset voltage is applied which is greater than that applied at a second instance, and a diagnostic means which is adapted to identify faults present in the electrical path between the first input node and the respective input to the amplifier by comparing the output from the amplifier at the first instant when the offset voltage is applied and at the second instant without the offset voltage. | 02-18-2010 |
20100039119 | MULTIPLE TESTING BARS FOR TESTING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND METHOD THEREOF - A plurality of gate lines are formed on an insulating substrate in the horizontal direction, a gate shorting bar connected to the data lines is formed in the vertical direction and a gate insulating film is formed thereon. A plurality of data lines intersecting the gate lines are formed on the gate insulating film in the vertical direction, and a data shorting bar connected to the data lines is formed outside the display region. A first shorting bar is formed on the gate insulating film, located between the gate lines and the gate shorting bar, and connected to the odd gate lines. A second secondary shorting bar is formed parallel to the first shorting bar and connected to the even gate lines. | 02-18-2010 |
20100134121 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTING APPARATUS - An electrical connecting apparatus for use in an electrical inspection of a tester and a device under test. The electrical connecting apparatus is provided with a probe assembly to be tightened by tightening screw members toward the support member and having a wiring board interposed between itself and a support member. In order to prevent deformation of the probe board of the probe assembly due to tightening of the screw members, a spacer disposed to penetrate the wiring board is between the support member and probe board and penetrated by the screw members. Both end faces of the spacer are convex spherical surface. | 06-03-2010 |
20100141266 | USB COMPONENT TESTER - A universal serial bus (USB) component tester for testing a USB component that has a plug and a USB port includes a connector, a USB port, and a first indicator. The connector includes a first power pin, a first data pin connected to the first power pin, a second data pin, and a first ground pin connected to the second data pin and also connected to the first data pin via a first resistor. The USB port includes a power terminal connected to a power supply, a first data terminal, a second data terminal, and a grounded ground terminal, and the first data terminal is connected to the second data terminal via a second resistor. The first indicator includes a first terminal connected to the first data terminal via the second resistor, and a second terminal connected to the second data terminal. | 06-10-2010 |
20100148796 | DEVICE FOR CHECKING THE ATTACHMENT OF A CIRCUIT BOARD ON A CARRIER - A device for checking the attachment of a circuit board on a carrier, in particular a housing, has on each attachment point a pair of mutually associated electrically conductive contact surfaces and an electrically conductive connecting arrangement, which connects the circuit board mechanically to the carrier and at the same time connects the electrically conductive contact surfaces of the respective pair electrically to each other. At least one of the electrically conductive contact surfaces of a pair is situated on the circuit board. The other contact surface may likewise be situated on the circuit board or, for an electrically conductive carrier, even on the carrier. The respective pairs of conductive contact surfaces and the electrically conductive connecting arrangement form an electric circuit, which may be connected in a series circuit or a parallel circuit. An evaluation circuit checks whether the electric circuit thus formed is closed. | 06-17-2010 |
20100156435 | METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR MONITORING CONNECTIONS OF SWITCH INTENDED FOR ACTIVATING SAFETY FUNCTION - A method and an arrangement are disclosed for monitoring connections of a switch intended for activating a safety function, the switch having at least two poles. The arrangement can supply voltages to first sides of two poles of the switch through first connections, and monitor the voltages supplied through the switch and further from second sides of the two poles of the switch to a device through second connections. The arrangement can form a voltage difference between the voltages to be supplied to the first sides of the two poles of the switch, and detect a connection failure when the difference between the voltages supplied to the device does not correspond with the formed voltage difference or when the difference between the voltages supplied to the device is substantially zero. | 06-24-2010 |
20100164509 | DETECTING SYSTEM FOR DETECTING CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES HAVING SAME - A detecting system for detecting the connection of two connectors includes a number of first and second linking lines. The detecting system includes a number of first detection switches, a number of pull-down resistors, a number of second detection switches, a number of pull-up resistors, and a detection module. Each first linking line is grounded via each first detection switch and each pull-down resistor in series. The terminals of the pull-down resistors connected to the first detection switches are defined as first detecting ends. Each second linking line is electrically coupled to a high potential via each second detection switch and each pull-up resistors in series. The detection module with a threshold value preset is configured for comparing the voltage value at the first detecting ends with the threshold value, and outputting a result to determine whether the first linking lines are electrically connected to the second linking lines respectively. | 07-01-2010 |
20100201374 | High speed detection of shunt defects in photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices - The current invention provides a shunt defect detection device that includes a device under test (DUT) that is fixedly held by a thermally isolating mount, a power source disposed to provide a directional bias condition to the DUT, a probe disposed to provide a localized power to the DUT from the power source, an emission detector disposed to measure a temporal emission from the DUT when in the directional bias condition, where the measured temporal emission is output as temporal data from the emission detector to a suitably programmed computer that uses the temporal data to determine a heating rate of the DUT and is disposed to estimate an overheat risk level of the DUT, where an output from the computer designates the DUT a pass status, an uncertain status, a fail status or a process to bin status according to the overheat risk level. | 08-12-2010 |
20100253363 | Method and system for cable detection - There are provided systems and methods for cable detection, such as a video cable. There is provided a device including an output stage, a comparator, a reference selector, a peak detector, and logic gates, which may be arranged to optimize power consumption of the output stage while the cable is unplugged. A method is also provided for such a device, the method comprising detecting whether the cable is unplugged using a cable detector after a first duration of time, turning off the output stage for a second duration of time in response to the cable detector detecting the cable is unplugged, turning on the output stage after the second duration of time, and proceeding to transmit data if the cable detector detects the cable is plugged in for a third period of time, or otherwise repeating the detection, turning off, and turning on steps. | 10-07-2010 |
20100259279 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PIN AS BOTH A CURRENT LIMITING INPUT AND AN OPEN-DRAIN OUTPUT - An integrated circuit comprises at least one pin and has at least one resistor connected between a reference voltage and the at least one pin. Current measurement circuitry applies a voltage across the at least one resistor and measures a current at the at least one pin responsive to the applied voltage in a first mode of operation. The measured current enables determination of a current limit set point for the integrated circuit. In a second mode of operation, the at least one resistor comprises a pull up resistor and the at least one pin that is connected to the at least one resistor comprises an open-drain output. | 10-14-2010 |
20100264936 | Connector Fitting Test Tool - A compact and easy to use female connector testing tool includes an outer housing containing a movable plunger. A male connection end is attached to one end of the movable plunger. A predetermined resistive force is provided between the outer housing and the plunger to provide adequate resistance against movement between them. As the tool is pulled away from the female connector, in which the male connection end is inserted, the plunger moves with respect to the outer housing. An indicator indicates if the female connector has passed (and is good) or has failed. The indicator may be used to provide measurements of the pullout or push-in force required to remove or insert the male connector from the female connector. The indicator may include a pass/fail indicator, a graded scale, an electronic display or audible display. A mechanical pullout mechanism may be used to provide a fast test of the holding resistance of the female connector. | 10-21-2010 |
20100271043 | INSPECTION PIN PROTECTION STRUCTURE OF CONDUCTION CHECK APPARATUS - In order to smoothly advance and retreat a protection board without inclining the protection board, and to surely perform conduction check without an unfavorable bending force or the like to act upon the protection board at the conduction check of a connector, the present invention provides a conduction check apparatus as follow. | 10-28-2010 |
20100283477 | ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING ELECTRIC DISCONTINUITY BETWEEN AN ELECTRIC CONTACT AND AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTING MEMBER MOUNTED IN THE DETECTION CIRCUIT - An assembly ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100283478 | CONNECTOR CONDUCTION CHECK APPARATUS - The object of the present invention is to provide a connector conduction check apparatus manufactured easily and inexpensively. The connector conduction check apparatus of the present invention | 11-11-2010 |
20100295553 | Power Patch Panel with Guided MAC Capability - A method and apparatus are provided for incorporating guided network cable Move/Add/Change (MAC) work order capability into a power patch panel. MAC work orders may be controlled and monitored using in-band signaling using, e.g., standard RJ-45 patch cords. Cable detection is performed at a port level on a real-time basis. Coordination of guided MAC operations may be performed by the patch panel, independently, or in conjunction with, or under the control of, a remote Network Management System. The patch panel may be in either an interconnect or cross-connect configuration. | 11-25-2010 |
20110006780 | ACTIVE MATRIX SUBSTRATE, DISPLAY DEVICE, METHOD FOR INSPECTING ACTIVE MATRIX SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING DISPLAY DEVICE - Provided is an active matrix substrate having improved display quality without forming an inspection line in a terminal arrangement region for inspecting short circuit between connection lines. Scanning lines ( | 01-13-2011 |
20110025342 | REMOTE TEST POINT FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A voltage indicating assembly for medium and high voltage systems includes a semiconductive cap configured for mounting on a test point, the test point including a test point terminal element configured to capacitively receive a voltage associated with a electrical component, where the electrical component is mounted in a first location. The semiconductive cap includes a contact element mounted therein configured to electrically communicate with the test point terminal element when the semiconductive cap is mounted on the test point. A cable is electrically coupled to the contact element. A remote test point assembly is electrically coupled to the cable in a second location remote from the first location, and the remote test point assembly includes a remote test point terminal element. | 02-03-2011 |
20110057666 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING BROKEN PINS IN A TEST SOCKET - A method includes scanning a test socket after removal of a device under test to generate scan data. The scan data is compared to reference data. A presence of at least a portion of a pin in the test socket is identified based on the comparison. A test system includes a test socket, a scanner, and a control unit. The test socket is operable to receive devices under test. The scanner is operable to scan a test socket after removal of a device under test to generate scan data. The control unit is operable to compare the scan data to reference data and identify a presence of at least a portion of a pin in the test socket based on the comparison. | 03-10-2011 |
20110074438 | STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONNECTION TEST IN THE SAME - A stacked semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor device equipped with a first semiconductor chip | 03-31-2011 |
20110084704 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING DECISION AS TO CONTACTOR WELD OF POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply device includes: a power supply; a first contactor and a second contactor that are connected between the power supply and a load; a voltage detection circuit that detects a voltage between a load side of the first contactor and a power supply side of the second contactor; and a control unit that sets the contactors to an open/closed state. In a state in which electrical power has not been supplied to the load, a voltage which is greater than zero and less than a voltage at the power supply is applied between a positive electrode and a negative electrode on the load side; and after controlling the contactors to an open state, the control unit makes a decision as to whether or not one of the contactors is welded based upon detection results of the voltage detection circuit. | 04-14-2011 |
20110156717 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEFECT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An electrical connection defect detection system to detect whether an electrical connection between an under-test pin of an under-test device and a signal line of a circuit board is normal is provided. The electrical connection defect detection system comprises a signal provider providing a test signal to the under-test pin through the signal line, a detection module, an electrode board and a plurality of grounding paths. The electrode board comprises a detection surface to be adapted to a surface of the under-test device opposite to the under-test pin to make the detection module detect a capacitance value associated with the electrode board, the under-test pin and the signal line larger than a threshold value when their connection is normal. The grounding paths are connected to one of not-under-test pin groups respectively to further connect to the ground potential. An electrical connection defect detection method is disclosed herein as well. | 06-30-2011 |
20110156718 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEFECT DETECTION DEVICE - An electrical connection defect detection device to detect whether an electrical connection between an under-test pin of an under-test device and a signal line of a circuit board is normal is provided. The electrical connection defect detection device comprises a signal provider providing a test signal to the under-test pin through the signal line, a detection module and an electrode board comprising a detection surface and at least one array of through holes. The detection surface contacts a surface of the under-test device to make the detection module detect a capacitance value associated with the electrode board, the under-test pin and the signal line larger than a threshold value when their connection is normal. The through holes are placed along the edges of the electronic board and are electrically connected to a ground potential to perform a capacitive shielding. | 06-30-2011 |
20110175624 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF TESTING THE INTEGRITY OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF THE CIRCUIT TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT - An integrated circuit and method of testing the integrity of the electrical connection of the integrated circuit to external equipment are provided. The integrated circuit comprises an output port including output contacts for coupling the integrated circuit to external equipment, via external connectors. The output port receives internal operational signals and routes the operational signals to the output contacts for connection of the operational signals to external equipment. A connection test signal store is dynamically loadable with test signals. Signals sent to the output port can be switched between the test signals and operational signals. External equipment monitors the integrity of an electrical connection between the output contacts and the external connectors by detecting expected transitions in the test signals. | 07-21-2011 |
20110181294 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION QUALITY DETECTION - According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method of monitoring an electrical connection, the method comprising monitoring a temperature of the electrical connection, monitoring a level of current passing through the electrical connection, and determining, in response to monitoring temperature and current, whether the temperature of the electrical connection exceeds a temperature threshold associated with the level of current passing through the electrical connection. | 07-28-2011 |
20110187383 | STATUS DETECTING DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM - A status detecting device that includes a first contact member, a second contact member, an applying component, a grounding component, a detecting component, and an executing component is provided. The applying component applies a predetermined voltage to the first contact member. The grounding component grounds the second contact member. The detecting component detects at least one of a potential between the applying component and the first contact member, or a potential between the second contact member and the grounding component. The executing component executes predetermined processing, based on a detection result from the detecting component. | 08-04-2011 |
20110187384 | ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION INTEGRATED DEVICE WITH FAULT DETECTING MODULE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS COMPRISING THE DEVICE - An electrical interconnection integrated device is described, comprising: a plurality of electrical terminals connectable to an integrated electronic circuit on a chip common to said interconnection device; at least an inside electrical device provided with a respective input connected to a first terminal of said plurality and a respective output; a fault detecting logic module having a first input connected to said output of the inner electrical device and provided with a detecting terminal for supplying a fault detecting signal. | 08-04-2011 |
20110227583 | TEST SYSTEM - A test system includes a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) test apparatus, a number of test cables, and an oscillograph. Each test cable includes a soft sub-miniature-a wire and a sub-miniature-a connector. A first terminal of each sub-miniature-a wire is electrically fixed to an output of the SATA test apparatus. A second terminal of each sub-miniature-a wire is connected to the corresponding sub-miniature-a connector. Each sub-miniature-a connector is used to connect to an input of the oscillograph. | 09-22-2011 |
20110234237 | AIRCRAFT SLAT DISCONNECT SENSOR - A slat disconnect sensor includes a base. First and second arms are spaced apart from one another and are operatively supported by the base. At least one of the first and second arms have an end mounted to the base and is rotatable relative thereto at a pivot between connect and disconnect conditions. A mechanical link includes first and second link portions respectively secured to the first and second arms. The link interconnects the first and second arms and includes a weakened area providing a frangible connection in the connect condition and is configured to break at the frangible connection in the disconnect condition. A fuse includes first and second fuse portions operatively mounted to the first and second arms. The fuse is interconnected between the first and second arms providing continuity in the connected condition, and continuity is broken between the first and second portions in the disconnect condition. | 09-29-2011 |
20110254563 | CONNECTOR MONITORING ASSEMBLY AND A DETECTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME - A method of monitoring the voltage transmitted through a pair of electrical connector devices is provided. The pair of electrical connector devices include a source connector coupled to a power supply and a load connector coupled to a load, the source connector being coupled to the load connector. The method includes determining the voltage utilized by the load, determining the voltage generated by the power supply, and determining an electrical resistance of the pair of electrical connectors using the determined voltage utilized by the load and the voltage generated by the power supply. A connector monitoring circuit and a portable X-ray detector including the connector monitoring circuit is also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
20110273185 | METHODS FOR DEFECT TESTING OF EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INTERCONNECTS - Apparatus and methods provide built-in testing enhancements in integrated circuits. These testing enhancements permit, for example, continuity testing to pads and/or leakage current testing for more than one pad. The disclosed techniques may permit more thorough testing of integrated circuits at the die level, thereby reducing the number of defective devices that are further processed, saving both time and money. In one embodiment, a test signal is routed in real time through a built-in path that includes an input buffer for a pad under test. This permits testing of continuity between the pad and the input buffer. An output buffer can also be tested as applicable. In another embodiment, two or more pads of a die are electronically coupled together such that leakage current testing applied by a probe connected to one pad can be used to test another pad. | 11-10-2011 |
20110279128 | Driver chip based OLED module connectivity test - An anode driver chip and a cathode driver chip attached to an OLED device by means of anisotropic glue. The fine structure of the attachment means requires inspection to determine any resulting open and short conditions. The anode driver circuits comprise an output current detection that allows open circuit testing of the contact between the OLED device and the anode driver chip. The cathode driver circuits comprise a voltage detection circuit that allows both open and short circuit detection between cathode driver pads. | 11-17-2011 |
20110285401 | Method for Determining the Lifetime of Interconnects - A method for characterizing the lifetime, extrapolated to working conditions, of an interconnect structure representative of a technology in a given product uses modeling of an electromigration phenomenon by Black's equation, but applied separately to groups of test samples of the structure which are determined on the basis of the resistance increase value of the samples at the failure time. The more refined approach carried out in this way allows better characterization of the interconnect structure in relation to operational working conditions, corresponding to an application or a finished product, making it possible to check whether the expected lifetime can be guaranteed regardless of the failure mechanism at play in said structure. | 11-24-2011 |
20110291664 | Device for testing surface mounted connectors - This invention describes a device for testing a surface mounted connector using a test probe assembly that utilizes a vacuum to force the test wires and the test probe's wire array into intimate contact with the connector to be tested. The wires are directed through a wire module assembly and have a wide spacing at one end, and a narrow spacing corresponding to the spacing required for the specific units to be tested at the opposite end. The wires are kept in contact with the unit under test by the use of spring loaded test connectors and vacuum | 12-01-2011 |
20110298472 | BATTERY CONNECTION FAILURE DETECTION SYSTEM - A system and method of detecting battery connection failures relies upon measuring battery cell body temperature and battery connector temperature at a measured current. The difference between these two temperatures is calculated using a software driven comparator. The comparator compares the difference as measured against a predetermined safe difference for the measured current. If the measured value exceeds the predetermined safe value an alarm is given. In one embodiment of the invention the difference between the two temperatures is compared to a predetermined safe difference independent of current measurements. | 12-08-2011 |
20110304343 | TERMINATION AND CHECKING HAND TOOL - A hand tool for terminating and checking comprising a body which defines a means of storage of a connector to be terminated; an electrical checking module may be housed in the body, and is configured to electrically check the terminated connector when a connector pusher element is inserted in the terminated connector in the close or final position. | 12-15-2011 |
20120001642 | DIE CONNECTION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for monitoring a die connection includes a die bonded to a substrate and a connection indicator circuit coupled to a monitor pad of the die. The connection indicator circuit is configured to detect a connection failure of the monitor pad. A signal corresponding to the monitor pad of the die is monitored, and an indication of a pad connection failure associated with the monitor pad is provided in response to a change in the monitored signal. | 01-05-2012 |
20120013345 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTION FAULT SELF-MONITORING WITH DC BIAS CURRENT - Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for providing connection fault self-monitoring with DC bias current. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for obtaining measurements and detecting connectivity faults associated with a voltage mode sensor. The method can include coupling a DC bias current into a circuit. The circuit includes a voltage mode sensor, and the voltage mode sensor can output a time varying signal. The method can also include setting a nominal level of the DC bias current, monitoring a voltage associated with the DC bias current, and determining circuit connectivity status based at least in part on monitoring the voltage. | 01-19-2012 |
20120019259 | Continuity testing device - A continuity testing device is provided which can reliably detect incomplete-fitting of the retainer of the connector. The continuity testing device includes a connector guide block into which the connector is inserted in a transverse direction and which is fixed above an opening formed on a cover plate of a case of the continuity testing device, a detection plate provided to the connector guide block and arranged above the connector so as to contact with the incompletely-fitted retainer of the connector when moved downward, a detection pin arranged at the detection plate, a continuity testing part arranged to move in the vertical direction toward the connector, a drive mechanism that operates the detection plate to move in the vertical direction in conjunction with the continuity testing part, and a switch that is activated by the detection pin when the detection pin is completely moved down to the switch. | 01-26-2012 |
20120025842 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A POWER COUPLER FOR A PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A method for monitoring a power coupler for a plug-in electric vehicle during a charging process, where the method may perform one of several alerts in the event that the vehicle stops receiving power. In an exemplary embodiment, the method performs a theft alert when the power coupler is physically unplugged or disconnected (this is intended to dissuade people from stealing the power coupler), and it performs a power loss alert when there is a loss of electrical power at the wall (this is intended to notify the vehicle owner when there is a power outage, a tripped circuit breaker, or any other condition that prevents the vehicle from being charged). By distinguishing between possible theft situations and simple power loss situations, the method can perform or issue an alert that is better tailored to the particular conditions that triggered it. | 02-02-2012 |
20120025843 | LENS CONNECTOR-TESTING DEVICE - Provided is a lens connector-testing device including a base, a circuit tester, a probe, and a positioning unit. The positioning unit includes a positioning housing, a lift block, an insulating plate, a press spring, a latch member and a supporting seat. The positioning housing has a lift-guiding groove. The insulating plate is fixedly connected to an upper end of the lift block. A lower end of the lift block is slidably received in the lift-guiding groove. A holding space is defined between the insulating plate and the positioning housing. The supporting seat is disposed on the positioning housing and has at least one electrical contact. The latch member has a fixing section, a hooking section, and a pressing section. The lift block has a projecting portion matched with the hooking section of the latch member. The press spring is located between the pressing section and the positioning housing. | 02-02-2012 |
20120025844 | CONNECTION DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS FOR GROUND FAULT DETECTOR - A connection diagnostic apparatus for a ground fault detector including an oscillator connected via a coupling capacitor to an electric circuit with a first connection line and a second connection line, and a voltage detector for detecting a voltage value between the oscillator and the coupling capacitor is provided with a first relay and a second relay provided in the first connection line and the second connection line, and a programmable controller. The programmable controller determines a connected state of the ground fault detector based on a change amount of a voltage value detected by the voltage detector when the first relay is turned on or off and determines the connected state of the ground fault detector based on a change amount of a voltage value detected by the voltage detector when the second relay is turned on or off. | 02-02-2012 |
20120032684 | ACTIVE PIN CONNECTION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for monitoring a connection to an active pin of an integrated circuit (IC) die, includes an input/output (I/O) cell of an IC die, where the I/O cell is bonded to a bonding pad on a ball grid array (BGA) substrate. The system includes a test point on a printed circuit board (PCB) coupled to the bonding pad which forms an electrical/conductive pathway between the test point and the I/O cell. The system includes a clock waveform injected through a resistor into the test point. | 02-09-2012 |
20120038367 | CONNECTION QUALITY VERIFICATION FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT TEST - An integrated circuit device comprising a semiconductor die contained in a package. The integrated circuit device includes one or more internal connection verification modules for asserting a poor connection signal for the test apparatus in response to a voltage difference between a voltage at a corresponding internal power supply node and a reference voltage, the voltage difference being indicative of a poor connection of power supply to one of power supply terminals on the package. The test apparatus can include an indicator or a sorting element for rejecting or accepting the integrated circuit device in response to logic signals indicative of the presence or absence of a defect accompanied by non-assertion of the poor connection signal, and for processing the integrated circuit device distinctively in response to assertion of the poor connection signal. | 02-16-2012 |
20120068720 | MXM INTERFACE TEST SYSTEM AND CONNECTION APPARATUS THEREOF - A connection apparatus for connecting a mobile peripheral component interconnect express module (MXM) interface to a test apparatus includes a circuit board, a golden finger connector, and a group of signal test contacts. The test contacts are connected to the golden finger connector and configured for connection to the testing apparatus. When the circuit board is inserted into a MXM interface, the test contacts connect to the MXM interface. | 03-22-2012 |
20120074954 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH CORROSION PREVENTION - The present invention relates to an electrical connector with at least one electrical contact for electrically contacting a corresponding mating connector. In particular, the present invention deals with connectors having a plug detecting unit for detecting a mated state of the connector and the mating connector. The present invention further relates to a corresponding method for detecting a mated state. Said connector comprises a plug detecting unit for detecting a mated state of the connector and the mating connector, wherein said plug detecting unit is operable to check the mated state by means of an intermittent test signal. Alternatively or additionally, the surfaces of first and second electrical contacts are covered with materials having a different oxidation potential, wherein a positive voltage of the test signal is applied to the electrical contact having the higher oxidation potential compared to the other electrical contact. | 03-29-2012 |
20120105074 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEROPERABILITY TESTING - A method and system for interoperability testing is provided. Various network communications messages are sent to a device under test (DUT) and a number of similar devices from different sources including different manufacturers. Responses to the test signals from the device under test and the similar devices are compared to expected responses in accordance with the standard, and adjustments are made in the device under test if deviations in responses are detected. The device under test may be a intelligent electronic device or IEC 61850 protocol client device. | 05-03-2012 |
20120112762 | Connector for a Safety Restraint System - The present invention relates to squib connectors for instance for airbag ignition systems, which allow the electrical or electronic monitoring of the correct coupling of a squib plug-connector with its corresponding counterpart. According to the invention, a squib connector has at least two terminals having corresponding signal lines. In order to allow an electrical monitoring of the correct coupling of the plug connector, the terminals are in electrical contact with each other in the uncoupled or incorrectly coupled condition of the plug connector. This electrical contact between the terminals is adapted for being separated upon correct coupling to a corresponding counter-connector either automatically or by an actuating action. The disconnecting of the terminals may then be monitored by any suitable monitoring means. | 05-10-2012 |
20120146660 | SINGLE-PIECE PLUG NOSE - A connector arrangement includes a single-piece plug nose body defining a cavity in which a storage device is held. A cover for the cavity is attached to the plug nose body by a living hinge. Example storage devices include an EEPROM on a printed circuit board. The storage device is electrically isolated from primary contacts of the connector arrangement. | 06-14-2012 |
20120217976 | CIRCUIT FOR DETECTION OF FAILED SOLDER-JOINTS ON ARRAY PACKAGES - A circuit for detecting changes in resistance at a solder joint connecting a constant voltage source supplying a first voltage and a pin of an array package during operation of the array package includes: a test circuit for applying a second voltage different from the first voltage at a side of the solder joint opposite the constant voltage source; and a monitoring circuit for monitoring an output of the test circuit, wherein the test circuit is configured to output the first voltage when the resistance at the solder joint is below a threshold value, and to output a voltage other than the first voltage when the resistance at the solder joint is above the threshold value, and wherein the monitoring circuit is configured to indicate a failure of the solder joint connection when the voltage other than the first voltage is output by the test circuit. | 08-30-2012 |
20120242347 | CHECKING CIRCUIT FOR SERIAL PORT CONNECTORS - A checking circuit for a serial port connector includes a first inverter, a second inverter, a third inverter, and a first light emitting diode (LED) and a second LED with different colors. An input of the first inverter is connected to a transmitted data pin of the serial port connector. An output of the first inverter is connected to an anode of the first LED. An input of the second inverter is connected to the transmitted data pin of the serial port connector. An output of the second inverter is connected to an input of the third inverter. An output of the third inverter is connected to an anode of the second LED. Cathodes of the first and second LEDs are grounded. | 09-27-2012 |
20120249159 | Stacked Via Structure For Metal Fuse Applications - A back end of the line (BEOL) fuse structure having a stack of vias. The stacking of vias leads to high aspect ratios making liner and seed coverage inside the vias poorer. The weakness of the liner and seed layers leads to a higher probability of electromigration (EM) failure. The fuse structure addresses failures due to poor liner and seed coverage. Design features permit determining where failures occur, determining the extent of the damaged region after fuse programming and preventing further propagation of the damaged dielectric region. | 10-04-2012 |
20120262185 | WIRE HARNESS CONTINUITY INSPECTION DEVICE, WIRE HARNESS CONTINUITY INSPECTION PROGRAM, AND WIRE HARNESS CONTINUITY INSPECTION METHOD - A wire harness continuity inspection method according to the invention includes: a referring step of referring to auxiliary device-based wiring information to specify a first terminal of a first electrical component and a second terminal of a second electrical component connected by a circuit line, which are described in the auxiliary device-based wiring information; a first specifying step of referring to region-based connector/wiring information to specify a first electrical wire of which one end is connected to the first terminal of the first electrical component, described in the region-based connector/wiring information; and a first determining step of determining whether the terminal connected to the other end of the first electrical wire is identical to the second terminal of the second electrical component. | 10-18-2012 |
20120268137 | CONNECTOR CONNECTION TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR USING THE SAME - The present invention is to provide a connector connection terminal capable of reducing manufacturing cost of a connector and a probe, and preventing erroneous contact between the connection terminal and a continuity check pin at the time of a continuity check, and a connector using the same. Therefore, a connector connection terminal includes a fixed piece to be fixed to a base of the connector, a coupling portion extending upward from the fixed piece, and a movable piece extending from the coupling portion in the direction facing the fixed piece, and the connector connection terminal arranged side by side in the base further includes an extending portion for the continuity check provided in an end of the fixed piece, and a projection for the continuity check provided at an upper side of the movable piece or the coupling portion. | 10-25-2012 |
20120286798 | Methods of Testing a Connection Between Speakers and a Power Amplifier and Devices Therefor - The present disclosure provides methods and devices for testing a connection between speakers and a power amplifier. The disclosed methods and devices solve a problem that, upon a connection test for a power amplifier which has a booster power source, when a midpoint potential of the power amplifier and the voltage of the speaker connection terminal are compared, and it is determined that short-circuiting occurs on a ground side when the potential of the speaker connection terminal is lower than the midpoint potential, a wrong test is conducted if a midpoint potential is higher than a battery voltage. | 11-15-2012 |
20130009649 | WIRE HARNESS CONTINUITY INSPECTION DEVICE, WIRE HARNESS CONTINUITY INSPECTION PROGRAM, AND WIRE HARNESS CONTINUITY INSPECTION METHOD - A wire harness continuity inspection method includes: specifying a first certain electrical wire and a second certain electrical wire of which one end is connected to the other end of the first certain electrical wire, described in the first region-based connector/wiring information, and regarding them as a single electrical wire; referring to auxiliary device-based wiring information to obtain a first terminal of a first electrical component and a second terminal of a second electrical component connected by a circuit line, which are described in the auxiliary device-based wiring information; referring to the region-based connector/wiring information to specify a first electrical wire of which one end is connected to the first terminal of the first electrical component, described in the region-based connector/wiring information; and determining whether the terminal connected to the other end of the first electrical wire is identical to the second terminal of the second electrical component. | 01-10-2013 |
20130021040 | CONNECTOR SLEEVE FOR A LEAD OF AN INTERNAL PULSE GENERATOR - Implementations of the present disclosure involve an internal pulse generator for administering electrotherapy via an implantable medical lead having a lead connector end on a proximal end of the lead. In addition, implementations involve testing of the medical lead at the proximal lead connector end to ensure proper placement of the lead, and an interface device for facilitating the connection of the proximal lead connector end to a testing device. The interface device may provide for one or more electrical connection points disposed on a connector sleeve. The connection points provide electrical communication between the lead connector end of the lead and one or more leads of a testing device in such a manner as to minimize potential damage to the lead connector end. | 01-24-2013 |
20130027053 | METHOD OF TESTING PARALLEL POWER CONNECTIONS OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device has an internal power bus, parallel power connections for connecting the power bus with an external power supply and a test module. The test module includes a sensor for producing first and second differential sensor signals that are functions of voltages at spaced positions in one of the parallel connections produced by current in the parallel connection. The test module includes first and second balanced differential pair comparators that receive first and second reference signals and produce a first comparator signal that is a function of the relative values of the first differential sensor signal and the first reference signal, and a second comparator signal that is a function of the relative values of the second differential sensor signal and the second reference signal. The test module includes an output element that produces an output signal that is a function of the first and second comparator signals. | 01-31-2013 |
20130027054 | PROTECTION OF UNSEALED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - A monitoring system for connector pins exposed to conductive/corrosive fluids and/or corrosive environments includes a first sensing portion having a pin monitoring section configured to measure a pin current flow of at least one conductor pin, and transfer a first signal. A second sensing portion produces a second signal indicating by a contactless determination the presence of a fastener providing physical connection between an interface member and a component. A decision logic device receives the first and second signals, compares the pin current flow to a predetermined range of values, and isolates electrical power to the conductor pin when the first signal indicates the pin current flow is outside the predetermined range of values. A sensor body created of a non-ferrous material and connected to the component includes a first insert member having the conductor pin and a second insert member defining a sensor sensing proximal presence of the fastener. | 01-31-2013 |
20130049765 | In-Situ Cable Unplug Detector Operating During Normal Signaling Mode - An in-situ unplug detector circuit detects when a cable is disconnected or unplugged. Detection does not have to wait for normal signaling to pause, such at the end of a frame or timeout. Instead, detection occurs during normal signaling. When the cable is disconnected, the transmitter no longer drives the load at the far end of the cable, and thus can drive the near end to a higher high voltage and to a lower low voltage. The increased voltage swing is detected by a detector at the near end that amplifies the transmitter output to the cable. A fast detector has a higher bandwidth and faster response time than a slow detector, and generates a fast detect signal that crosses over a slow detect signal. When the cable is disconnected, the fast detect signal again crosses over the slow detect signal, and decision logic activates an unplug signal. | 02-28-2013 |
20130049766 | MEASURING DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR MEASURING A CHIP-TO-CHIP-CARRIER CONNECTION - A measuring device is provided: the measuring device including: a power supply configured to provide electric power to a chip via at least one of a chip connection and a chip-carrier connection; a chip arrangement receiving portion configured to receive a chip arrangement, the chip arrangement including a chip and a chip-carrier connected to the chip via one or more chip-to-chip-carrier connections; a detection portion including a plate; a detection circuit coupled to the plate and configured to detect an electrical signal from the plate; wherein the plate is configured such that it covers at least part of at least one of the chip, the chip-carrier, and the chip-to-chip-carrier connection; and wherein the plate is further configured such that at least part of the at least one of the chip, the chip-carrier, and the chip-to-chip-carrier connection is uncovered by the plate. | 02-28-2013 |
20130063153 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY | 03-14-2013 |
20130076371 | ADHESIVE WITH ANISOTROPIC ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING SAME - The invention relates to an electrically conductive adhesive, comprising an adhesively acting, curable and electrically non-conductive matrix material and a phase of electrically conductive carbon nanotubes distributed in the matrix material. According to the invention, the carbon nanotubes are present in a plurality of individual macrostructures, and each macrostructure consists of a plurality of agglomerated carbon nanotubes forming and electrical contact among each other. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method of producing such an electrically conductive adhesive, and a method for electrically conductive bonding of two components and for checking the quality of an adhesive bond formed in such a manner. | 03-28-2013 |
20130120000 | CONNECTOR INSPECTION SYSTEM - There is provided a connector inspection system. A connector housing to be inspected includes reference flat surfaces formed by straight extending in an insertion direction of a connecting terminal in a top side outer peripheral region of a terminal receiving part so as not to overlap with a mounting range of a packing attachment surface, and an inspection jig includes guide flat surfaces for slidably making surface contact with the reference flat surfaces in the case of inserting a detecting pin into a hole for inspection of the connector housing, and a position and a direction of insertion of the inspection jig into the connector housing are regulated by sliding contact between the reference flat surfaces and the guide flat surfaces. | 05-16-2013 |
20130141113 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF IDENTIFYING CONNECTIONS IN A COMMUNICATIONS PATCHING SYSTEM USING COMMON-MODE CHANNEL SIGNAL TRANSMISSIONS - Communications patching system and methods utilizing common-mode channel communications are provided for identifying patch panel ports to which a backbone cable is connected in a communications patching system, for identifying a patch panel port to which a horizontal cable terminating at a telecommunications outlet is connected in a communications patching system, and for identifying the physical location of first and second connectors of a patch cord in a communications patching system having multiple patching zones. | 06-06-2013 |
20130176034 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING FAILURE IN DRIVING CIRCUIT FOR ELECTRIC LIFTING-LOWERING DEVICE - Detecting circuits 6 | 07-11-2013 |
20130207666 | Position-Measuring Device - A position-measuring device for determining the position of two objects movable relative to each other, which during operation, generates data in the form of measured position values, and which is to be connected to a processing unit via a data-transmission channel in order to transmit data, the position-measuring device being able to be connected to the processing unit via a first pair of lines, or alternatively, via a first pair of lines and at least one further pair of lines. The position-measuring device is assigned a detection unit with which the presence or non-presence of at least one further pair of lines is detectable, when the position-measuring device is connected to the processing unit via the data-transmission channel. | 08-15-2013 |
20130221981 | TRAILER CONNECTION CHECKING DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed herein are embodiments of systems for checking an electrical connection between a vehicle and a trailer. In one embodiment, a trailer light checking system for a vehicle comprises a plurality of exterior vehicle lights and a terminal connection configured to electrically connect each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights to a respective trailer light. The trailer light checking system also comprises a lighting control system having a trailer connection checking mode configured to check the terminal connection by simulating manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights, such that a respective trailer light will actuate in combination with the simulated manual operation of each of the plurality of exterior vehicle lights if the terminal connection and the respective trailer light are functioning correctly. | 08-29-2013 |
20130234725 | Intelligent Patching Systems and Methods Using Electrical Cable Diagnostic Tests and Inference-Based Mapping Techniques - A new patch cord connection in a communications network may be automatically identified by using a plug insertion/removal sensor to detect the insertion of a first plug into a first connector port of a patch panel. An electrical cable diagnostic test is used to detect an insertion of a second plug into a first connector port on a network device. It may be inferred that a new patch cord connection has been established between the first connector port of the patch panel and the first connector port of the network device based on the consecutive detections of the insertions of the first and second plugs. | 09-12-2013 |
20130257448 | TEST BOARD, TEST SYSTEM AND TEST METHOD FOR A POWER OVER ETHERNET DEVICE - A test board system and method for a power over Ethernet device are disclosed. The test board includes a direct current (DC) power terminal connected to a DC power supply, and includes a network connector, a detection circuit and a classification circuit. The detection and classification circuits are coupled to the network connector and both receive a DC voltage derived from the DC power supply. During different time stages, the detection circuit provides different impedances between the DC power terminal and the network connector. A voltage variation at a test terminal coupled with the network connector shows whether a powered device is connected to the network connector. During a classification stage, the classification circuit provides an impedance device between the DC power terminal and the network connector to build a current path, and classifies the powered device based on a current flowing through the current path. | 10-03-2013 |
20130342216 | POWER GENERATING COMPONENT CONNECTIVITY TESTING - Power generating component connectivity testing methods and apparatus are disclosed. At a power generating component, a connectivity testing condition is detected. A connectivity testing procedure is performed on detection of the connectivity testing condition, to test connectivity in a system that includes the power generating component and an unpowered electrical system. Connectivity is tested before the electrical system is connected to a power grid. An indication of connectivity can be provided by receiving connectivity information indicating connectivity between power generating components and the unpowered electrical system; and providing a representation of the connectivity between the power generating testing procedure components and the electrical system. This representation could include, for example, one or more of: a connectivity alert, a visual representation of the power generating components; and a visual representation of the electrical system. | 12-26-2013 |
20140002102 | ELECTRICAL MARGINING OF MULTI-PARAMETER HIGH-SPEED INTERCONNECT LINKS WITH MULTI-SAMPLE PROBING | 01-02-2014 |
20140028325 | STACKED VIA STRUCTURE FOR METAL FUSE APPLICATIONS - A back end of the line (BEOL) fuse structure having a stack of vias. The stacking of vias leads to high aspect ratios making liner and seed coverage inside the vias poorer. The weakness of the liner and seed layers leads to a higher probability of electromigration (EM) failure. The fuse structure addresses failures due to poor liner and seed coverage. Design features permit determining where failures occur, determining the extent of the damaged region after fuse programming and preventing further propagation of the damaged dielectric region. | 01-30-2014 |
20140043040 | Apparatus and method for detecting the abnormal soldering of an electrostatic discharge protection chip - The present invention provides an apparatus for detecting the abnormal soldering of an electrostatic discharge protection chip, comprising a connector, which is used for pluggable connection with a signal input terminal connector of an application specific integrated circuit chip (ASIC) of a liquid crystal display; a detecting circuit, which is set on the connector, used to detect if the electrostatic discharge protection chip is properly soldered on the ASIC and prompt when the abnormal soldering of the electrostatic discharge protection chip is detected. Accordingly, the present invention also provides a method for detecting the abnormal soldering of an electrostatic discharge protection chip. According to the present invention, the abnormal soldering of an electrostatic discharge protection chip can be detected quickly with high accuracy, which can save the cost of manpower and resources, as well as to reduce the loss resulted from the defective rate of the finished product assembly. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043041 | Arrangement and Method for Detecting Connection Loss at a Circuit Part having a Capacitive Behaviour - The disclosure relates to an arrangement for detecting connection loss at a circuit part which has a capacitive behaviour and is electrically connected to a useful signal source. The disclosure provides an evaluation circuit which is electrically connected to an input node of the circuit part having a capacitive behaviour and detects the pulsed useful signal (UNUTZ), output by the useful signal source, at the input node of the circuit part having a capacitive behaviour and evaluates the signal characteristics in order to detect connection loss. | 02-13-2014 |
20140062501 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ASSEMBLY AND TESTING METHOD THEREOF - An electrical connection assembly is disclosed. The electrical connection assembly comprises a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The first circuit board has a plurality of first signal electrodes and at least one first test electrode, wherein the first signal electrodes and the first test electrode are arranged in a spaced manner on the same side of the first circuit board. The second circuit board has a plurality of second signal electrodes and at least one second test electrode, wherein the second signal electrodes and the second test electrode are arranged in a spaced manner on the same side of the second circuit board, wherein the first signal electrodes are electrically connected to the second signal electrodes and the first test electrode is electrically connected to the second test electrode to form a testing loop. | 03-06-2014 |
20140077821 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING ELECTRICITY METER FAILURE - A method and apparatus that monitors and controls the operation of an electricity meter and prevents a failure of and/or damage to the electricity meter. A potential failure condition of an electrical connection between an electricity meter and a meter socket in an electrical line that provides power from a power supply to an electrical load through the electricity meter, is detected. A correction time may be determined based on a temperature in the vicinity of the electrical connection and a current through the electrical connection. The correction time indicates an amount of time that is available before a predicted failure of the electrical connection will occur. The method determines whether the electricity meter is in an imminent failure condition based on the correction time or the information used to detect the potential failure condition of the electrical connection. The method may provide either, or both, notification of the imminent failure condition and disconnection of power to the electrical load by operating a disconnection switch within the electricity meter when it is determined the electricity meter is in the imminent failure condition. | 03-20-2014 |
20140084940 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR DETECTING FAULTS IN THE DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO ELECTRICAL LOADS - A method of and apparatus for fault detection utilizing a diagnostic procedure by a diagnostic device to detect a short circuit between at least two of a plurality of load electrical connections, the diagnostic procedure comprising applying a test electrical signal to each of the load electrical connections in turn and whilst applying the test electrical signal to a first one of the load electrical connections, detecting whether an electrical output is present, in response, on any other of the load electrical connections, wherein the detecting by the diagnostic device includes applying the test electrical signal to the first one of the load electrical connections in an operational mode of the apparatus when an electrically controlled switch connected to the first one of the load electrical connections is in an off state. | 03-27-2014 |
20140118002 | DISCONNECTION DETECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided is a disconnection detecting apparatus for detecting whether there is a disconnection between a current signal output device and an external device receives the current signal of a PLC analog current output module. The disconnection detecting apparatus according to an embodiment includes a monitoring unit generating different voltages according to whether a current signal input from the current signal output device is applied to the external device, a reference voltage generating unit generating a reference voltage, a comparing unit outputting a voltage according to a result obtained by comparing the voltage generated from the monitoring unit with the reference voltage, and a switching unit outputting a disconnection detecting signal on the basis of the voltage output from the comparing unit. | 05-01-2014 |
20140125352 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR TESTING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - An apparatus comprising: a first terminal; and a second terminal; wherein: the first terminal is configured to electrically couple with a respective first terminal of a second apparatus when the apparatus and said second apparatus are in either of a first mated condition and a second mated condition; and the second terminal is configured: to electrically couple with a respective second terminal of said second apparatus when the apparatus and said second apparatus are in the first mated condition, and to electrically decouple from said respective second terminal of said second apparatus when the apparatus and said second apparatus are in a second mated condition. | 05-08-2014 |
20140167780 | HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF BATTERY CELLS FOR DETERMINING STATE OF HEALTH - Battery cells may be monitored and a historical profile of the battery generated. The historical profile may be used to analyze a state-of-health of the battery cell. For example, the historical profile may be used to determine when a battery cell has developed an internal short that creates a safety hazard. The historical profile may include a count of the number of times the battery cell was out of balance and a count of the number of Coulombs the battery cell was out of balance. The number of Coulombs may be counted for a window of time. When the number of Coulombs exceeds a Coulomb threshold, a state-of-health flag may be set for the battery cell. The Coulomb threshold may be adjusted based, in part, on the counted number of times the battery cell is out of balance. | 06-19-2014 |
20140176154 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING INSERTION DIRECTION OF SIM CARD - Disclosed are a device and a method for detecting a reversed insertion of the SIM card into a SIM card socket unit in the terminal. The device includes a SIM card socket unit including a detection terminal that is disposed at a position to be contacted with a GND terminal of the SIM card, and when the SIM card is inserted, and outputs a voltage received from a contacted terminal of the SIM card. The SIM card socket unit having received the voltage from the detection terminal is transmitted to a controller as a SIM card insertion direction detection signal. When the SIM card insertion direction detection signal received from the SIM card socket unit is a reversed insertion detection signal, the controller is configured to inform the user that the SIM card is inserted in a reversed direction. | 06-26-2014 |
20140184238 | CABLING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND MANAGING PHYSICALLY CONNECTED DEVICES OVER A DATA NETWORK - The present disclosure relates to a method and system configured to monitor devices that are physically connected over a data network, said system comprising at least one scanner configured to monitor said data network and to determine devices that are physically connected over said data network, said at least one scanner being connected to at least one panel over said data network, wherein at least one terminal of each panel is connected to an electronic circuitry, which comprises one or more electronic components, for enabling said at least one scanner to determine changes in one of voltage or current level over at least one of said one or more electronic components, said changes occurring due to connecting or disconnecting devices over said data network, thereby enabling said at least one scanner to monitor devices that are physically connected over said data network. | 07-03-2014 |
20140191767 | DETECTION AND LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS HAVING A MICRO-INTERFACE ABNORMALITY IN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - A method of detecting and locating a micro-interface abnormality within an electrical system having a plurality of conductors and a plurality of electrical connections includes identifying a subset of the plurality of electrical connections by detecting an acoustic signal within the electrical system and analyzing the detected acoustic signal and determining that the detected acoustic signal is indicative of an electrical fault, measuring a contact resistance of each of the subset of the plurality of electrical connections, and identifying at least one of the subset of the plurality of electrical connection points as having a micro-interface abnormality based on the measured contact resistances. | 07-10-2014 |
20140210485 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AN ARC IN A DC CIRCUIT - The disclosure relates to a method for detecting an arc in a DC circuit. The method includes measuring and analyzing an AC component (I | 07-31-2014 |
20140218045 | USING PULSED DC TO DETECT CONNECTOR MATING AND UNMATING - Techniques for detecting mating and un-mating of a first connector with a second connector include providing a pulsed voltage signal at a contact of the second connector and measuring a rate of rise of voltage at the contact. If the measured voltage at the contact exceeds a threshold voltage during the time the pulsed voltage signal is applied, then it is concluded that the first connector is not present and not mated with the second connector. If the measured voltage is lower than or equal to the threshold voltage during the time of application of the voltage pulse, it is concluded that the first connector is present and mated with the second connector. | 08-07-2014 |
20140218046 | WIRING CONNECTION CHECK METHOD AND CONNECTION CHECK SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a wiring connection check method in a wiring structure in which terminal devices are connected with a cable via relay devices and the cable is connected to the terminal devices and the relay devices via connectors. Connection information indicating a connecting relation between the connectors and the cable and a connecting relation between the connectors and any of the terminal devices and the relay devices is stored in a connection table database. In the connection check method of the present invention, a target connector to be checked is designated from among the connectors, and a connection route from the target connector to a connection end thereof is identified by sequentially tracing the connection information. | 08-07-2014 |
20140239972 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING CONDITION OF A SPLICE - A splice monitoring apparatus and method of use is capable of determining splice characteristics by means of dynamic reactance through waveform shifts and harmonic distortions in comparison to a base frequency. | 08-28-2014 |
20140253141 | Detecting Power Supply Sag in an Integrated Circuit - An integrated circuit is provided with a voltage sag detector (VSD) within the integrated circuit package. The VSD is coupled to a voltage reference and to the power distribution bus within the integrated circuit. The VSD has an output for indicating when a voltage level on the power distribution bus sags below a voltage level provided by the voltage reference. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253142 | METHOD FOR TESTING COMPONENTS AND MEASURING ARRANGEMENT - In accordance with one embodiment, a method for testing a plurality of electronic components is provided, including subdividing the plurality of electronic components into a plurality of first groups and subdividing the plurality of electronic components into a plurality of second groups. The method may further include measuring, for each first group, an electrical parameter of an interconnection of the components of the first group; measuring, for each second group, an electrical parameter of an interconnection of the components of the second group, and determining which electronic components of the plurality of electronic components have a predefined property, on the basis of the result of the measurement of the electrical parameter for the first groups and on the basis of the result of the measurement of the electrical parameter for the second groups. | 09-11-2014 |
20140253143 | ICT FIXTURE AUTO OPEN AND EJECT SYSTEM - An in-circuit testing auto open and close system, apparatus and method includes an in-circuit tester having an upper panel and a lower panel, wherein the upper and lower panels are used to test electrical connections of one or more electronic units. One or more actuators are each coupled to both the upper panel and the lower panel such that they are able to move the upper and lower panels with respect to each other. As a result, a controller coupled with the in-circuit tester and the actuators is able to cause the actuators to automatically close the panels such that the panels sandwich the electronic units at the beginning of a testing program and to automatically open the panels such that the panels are separated at the end of the testing program. | 09-11-2014 |
20140285213 | COMPONENT-EMBEDDED CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE AND METHOD OF INSPECTING THE SAME - In a component-embedded circuit substrate having a plurality of capacitors embedded therein, the capacitors are connected in parallel, inspection electrodes are formed, and the inspection electrodes connect to respective terminal electrodes of the capacitor through via conductors. At the terminal electrodes of the capacitor, the connection position of the via conductors for connecting the inspection electrodes differs from the connection position of via conductors for connecting respective terminal electrodes of the capacitor. | 09-25-2014 |
20140306716 | METHODS FOR DETECTING AN OPEN CURRENT TRANSFORMER - A method for detecting an open current transformer in an electrical power system includes measuring for a voltage value on a secondary side of a current transformer. The method continues with observing the voltage value for a predetermined waveform and initiating corrective action in the electrical power system upon detection of the predetermined waveform. | 10-16-2014 |
20140327449 | ELECTRICITY METER HOT SOCKET DETECTION - When a poor meter to socket connection occurs, there is the potential for arcing to develop which can result in a hot socket and a fire. Disclosed herein are methods for a meter to detect the occurrence of an arc condition in the socket by analyzing the RF noise on the channels of the communication spectrum used by the meter to communicate within its metering system. For example, by keeping a record of the normal background noise and looking for a broadband increase in the noise on all channels, arc detection can be achieved. Meter quantities such as temperature, current, voltage, and harmonic content may also be used in a standalone manner or in combination with broadband RF noise to detect an arc condition. A disconnect switch within the meter can be opened to remove the arc fault. | 11-06-2014 |
20140327450 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TESTING THE STATE OF THE CONNECTION OF A LOAD CONNECTED TO A CONNECTION POINT - A device and a method test the connection of a load connected to a connection point. The connection point is formed between a first switching element, which is connected between a high supply voltage potential and the connection point, and a second switching element, which is connected between the connection point and a low supply voltage potential. When the two switching elements are switched off, a potential is built up at the connection point by at least one voltage or current source connected to the connection point. A potential analyzing circuit is provided and checks whether the potential lies in a defined potential range. If this is the case, it is concluded that a line between the connection point and the load has been interrupted. | 11-06-2014 |
20140354295 | LOOSE PLUG DETECTION - According to the disclosure there is provided a method for characterizing an electrical connection between an energy storage device of an electrical or hybrid vehicle and an external power supply. The method may include, in the vehicle, receiving an alternating waveform from the power supply, determining a fundamental frequency of the waveform, determining if the waveform is distorted, and, if it is determined that the waveform is distorted, determining if the distortion is an indication of a loose connection between the vehicle and the power supply. There is further provided a charging system for characterizing an electrical connection between an energy storage device of an electrical or hybrid vehicle and an external power supply. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354296 | SIGNAL TEST DEVICE - A signal test device for testing a tested interface includes a circuit board. The circuit board includes a processer, a first relay unit, a second relay unit, a selection relay unit, a channel selection key, a speed selection key, a channel display unit, a speed display unit, and an edge connector electrically connected to tested pins of the tested device. Each of the first and second relay units includes a plurality of relays. When a user presses the channel selection key and the speed selection key, a code and a speed of a tested signal output from tested interface can be tested conveniently and accurately, with a high-speed transmission through the first and second relay units, and can be shown on the the channel display unit and the speed display unit. | 12-04-2014 |
20140361788 | DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING CONNECTOR - A detection system and method are provided. The detection system connects to a connector, and the connector includes a plurality of detection pins. The detection system includes a pin detection circuit and a detection device. The pin detection circuit connects to the plurality of detection pins and obtains output voltages of the detection pins. The pin detection circuit issues a determination voltage signal corresponding to the output voltages of the detection pins. The detection device determines whether the determination voltage signal is a low-level signal and issues a command when the determination voltage signal is a low-level signal. | 12-11-2014 |
20150015271 | DETECTING CIRCUIT AND DETECTING METHOD FOR DETERMINING CONNECTION STATUS BETWEEN FIRST PIN AND SECOND PIN - A detecting circuit for determining a connection status between a first pin and a second pin includes a signal generation unit, a logic unit and a determining unit. The signal generation unit is coupled to the first pin, and arranged for generating a first signal to the first pin. The logic unit is coupled to the signal generation unit and the second pin, and arranged for generating a determining signal according to the first signal inputted to the first pin and a second signal received from the second pin. The determining unit is coupled to the logic unit, and arranged for determining the connection status between the first pin and the second pin according to the determining signal. | 01-15-2015 |
20150028884 | IDENTIFYING DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL CABLES - A method includes coupling an electrical cable, including multiple wires, to circuitry including a resistor bank connected to the wires. A gain of the circuitry is measured including the cable. Based on the measured gain, one or more of the wires in the cable that are defective are identified. An indication of the defective wires is output. | 01-29-2015 |
20150070027 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING DISCONNECTION OF THREE-PHASE CABLE - A method and an apparatus for detecting disconnection from three-phase cable are provided. The method includes switching a plurality of switching elements included within switching units each corresponding to the respective phases of three-phase circuits configuring an output stage based on a predetermined criteria. In addition, the method includes applying a current generated in an input stage to the switching elements determined to be switched on and off based on the switching and detecting a current flow from the plurality of switching elements based on the applied current. Further, which of the three-phase circuits at the output stage is an open phase is determined based on the detection result. | 03-12-2015 |
20150084642 | ALTERNATING CURRENT COUPLED ELECTRONIC COMPONENT TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - This disclosure relates generally to an electrical circuit and method. A capacitive element can be configured to be coupled in series with an electronic package component. A path resistance can be electrically coupled to the capacitive element. A driver can be configured to electrically charge the capacitive element. A voltage detector can be coupled to the capacitive element and configured to identify a condition of the electronic package component based on a measured voltage of the capacitive element. | 03-26-2015 |
20150108997 | INSPECTION APPARATUS AND INSPECTION METHOD - An inspection apparatus for inspecting an inspection object. The inspection object includes a base body and wiring passing through the base body. The inspection apparatus includes an insulating substrate, a first electrode in the substrate with a portion of the first electrode exposed from a surface of the substrate to form a connection portion which may be electrically connected with the wiring, and a second electrode in the substrate. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced apart, have mutually parallel portions, and are electrically insulated from each other. | 04-23-2015 |
20150108998 | COAXIAL CONNECTOR - A coaxial connector including a connector main body is formed of an upper housing and a lower housing. An outer conductor includes a circular cylinder portion surrounding the periphery of a hole of the connector main body and configured to be inserted into an outer conductor of a mating coaxial connector. A main body portion is provided on the connector main body, and a fixation portion that is extended from the main body portion so as to sandwich the connector main body along with the main body portion. A fixed terminal is anchored to the connector main body. A movable terminal includes a fixation portion anchored to the connector main body, and a plate spring that extends from the fixation portion toward the fixed terminal and overlaps with the fixation portion at tip ends of the plate spring. | 04-23-2015 |
20150115974 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING MAINTENANCE TIME FOR CONTACTS, AND TESTING APPARATUS - A method for maintaining a contact of a connection jig for connecting between a target object to be subjected to an electrical test and a testing apparatus configured to conduct the electrical test on the target object includes: detecting a change in voltage upon supply of power for the electrical test to a test point on the target object through the contact; and issuing maintenance information indicating the contact is abnormal, upon detection of a portion where the voltage does not successively rise. | 04-30-2015 |
20150115975 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY | 04-30-2015 |
20150123673 | BLOOD TESTING METER WITH A FOOL-PROOFING FUNCTION - A blood testing meter with a fool-proofing function has a measuring display unit, a connector and a blocking structure. The connector is mounted in the measuring display unit and has at least one guiding groove, and the at least one guiding groove is formed through an outer side of the measuring display unit. The blocking structure is mounted on the outer side of the measuring display unit and is adjacent to an opening of the connecting groove. When the blood test strip is inserted from a wrong direction into the connector, the slot would be engaged with the blocking structure to prevent the blood test strip from being inserted into the connector. | 05-07-2015 |
20150145523 | POWER CONVERSION DEVICE INCLUDING ABNORMALITY DETECTION FUNCTION OF LC FILTER - The power conversion device includes an AC power source, a power conversion unit, and an LC filter unit arranged between the AC power source and the power conversion unit, and the LC filter unit has a temperature detection element provided in one part or in a plurality of parts configuring the LC filter unit, and the power conversion unit has a temperature detection unit configured to receive temperature data detected by the temperature detection element and a determination unit configured to calculate temperature rise values of one or plurality of parts, or temperature differences between the plurality of parts based on the temperature data received by the temperature detection unit and to determine whether or not there is an abnormality in the LC filter unit in accordance with the calculation result. | 05-28-2015 |
20150145524 | DUT CONTINUITY TEST WITH ONLY DIGITAL IO STRUCTURES APPARATUS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED THEREOF - A method and system for determining short, open, and good connections using digital input and output (IO) structures in a device under test (DUT) continuity test, through the combined methods of using resistance-capacitance (RC) delay, time domain reflectometry (TDR), and forcing voltage on to a single IO pin of the DUT while measuring voltage on remaining IO pins of said DUT. In one embodiment, the combined methods are executed without the DUT in a test socket to produce a first set of test values and also with the DUT in a test socket to produce a second set of test values. The first and second sets of test values are compared to determine if one or more circuits of the DUT have a short circuit, an open circuit, or are a good (have an electrical connection that is not a short circuit or an open circuit) circuit. | 05-28-2015 |
20150298590 | CAPACITIVE OCCUPANCY OR PROXIMITY DETECTOR - A capacitive occupancy or proximity detector ( | 10-22-2015 |
20150300858 | THERMAL FLOW METER - In configurations in which a circuit element is connected in parallel with a resistor, it is difficult to detect a break in the two wires. A thermal flow meter includes a heating element and a temperature controlling bridge circuit that is formed of a plurality of resistors and controls the temperature of the heating element. The thermal flow meter includes: a circuit element connected in parallel with at least one resistor configuring the temperature controlling bridge circuit through two wires drawn from both ends of the resistor; a voltage detection circuit that detects that the magnitude of voltage produced between the two wires has become smaller than a first predetermined value; and a fault signal output circuit that, when it is detected at the voltage detection circuit that the. magnitude of the voltage has become smaller than the first predetermined value, outputs a signal indicating a fault. | 10-22-2015 |
20150301099 | TERMINAL TESTER - A terminal testing device provides an adapter customized to a port of a connector being tested so that force applied to the adapter identifies loose and fixed terminals in the connector. The adapter includes springs and push pins that correspond in number to the number of terminals being tested and has a face plate that corresponds to the type of connector being tested. The push pins provide force against the terminal end. Specifically, the device seats the adapter and connector to align both and permit force to be in line with terminal ends. The force applied to the terminal ends is uniform and controlled by means of the adapter and is obtained by a single driving means. | 10-22-2015 |
20150330930 | Silicon Oil Sensor - A silicon oil sensor has a conductive layer made of an organic silicone polymer doped with conductive particles. | 11-19-2015 |
20150338451 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING UNAUTHORIZED POPULATION OF SURFACE-MOUNT DEVICES ON A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a circuit board may include a connector configured to electrically couple a device to the circuit board. The connector may include a conductive element configured to be electrically coupled to a first voltage and a detection pad configured to be electrically coupled to a second voltage via a resistor, such that when a device pin of a device is electrically coupled to the conductive element, the detection pad is electrically coupled to the conductive element via the device pin. | 11-26-2015 |
20150346259 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPEN-WIRE FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS IN A CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK - A controller area network (CAN) includes a CAN bus with a CAN-H wire, a CAN-L wire, a pair of CAN bus terminators located at opposite ends of the CAN bus, each terminator having a corresponding known terminator resistance value, a plurality of nodes including controllers wherein at least one of said controllers is a monitoring controller. The monitoring controller includes a detection control routine for detecting the presence of a wire-open fault on the CAN bus, including determining a CAN bus resistance, and determining a wire-open fault on the CAN bus based upon the determined CAN bus resistance and the terminator resistance values. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346260 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHORT FAULT ISOLATION IN A CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK - A controller area network (CAN) includes a CAN bus having a CAN-H wire, a CAN-L wire, and a pair of CAN bus terminators located at opposite ends of the CAN bus. The CAN further includes a plurality of nodes including controllers wherein at least one of the controllers is a monitoring controller. The monitoring controller includes a detection control routine for isolating faults on the CAN bus including measuring a CAN-H wire voltage, measuring a CAN-L wire voltage, and isolating a short fault based upon the CAN-H wire voltage and the CAN-L wire voltage. | 12-03-2015 |
20150346265 | FLOATING CONNECTOR SAFETY PROTECTION - In one example, a method includes outputting, during a first phase, a first current level at a connector, and outputting, during a second phase, a second current level at the connector, wherein the second current level is complementary to the first current level. In this example, the method also includes determining whether or not a voltage level of the connector satisfies a threshold, and responsive to determining that the voltage level of the connector satisfies the threshold, determining that the connector is floating. | 12-03-2015 |
20150355261 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR DETECTING ELECTRICAL DISCONNECTION BETWEEN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND CORRESPONDING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS ON A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD OR CHIP SOCKET DURING TESTING OF THE CHIP UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - A method for detecting electrical disconnections of a chip during testing under environmental conditions includes providing n monitor connections on a chip from which a voltage or current can be sensed during testing of the chip under environmental conditions, where n is an integer of at least one. M sensing connections are provided on the chip, where m>n. An electrical circuit for electrically connects the n monitor connections with the m sensing connections. The electrical circuit has a characteristic that changes when one or more of the m sensing connections is disconnected from its corresponding contact on the printed circuit board or chip socket. The electrical circuit is monitored via the n monitor connections during the testing. It is determined based on changes in the characteristic, whether one or more of the m sensing connections is disconnected from the printed circuit board or chip socket. | 12-10-2015 |
20150380326 | ELECTROMIGRATION MONITOR - A structure, such as a wafer, chip, IC, design structure, etc., includes a through silicon via (TSV) and an electromigration (EM) monitor. The TSV extends completely through a semiconductor chip and the EM monitor includes a plurality of EM wires proximately arranged about the TSV perimeter. An EM testing method includes forcing electrical current through EM monitor wiring arranged in close proximity to the perimeter of the TSV, measuring an electrical resistance drop across the EM monitor wiring, determining if an electrical short exists between the EM monitor wiring and the TSV from the measured electrical resistance, and/or determining if an early electrical open or resistance increase exists within the EM monitoring wiring due to TSV induced proximity effect. | 12-31-2015 |
20160011254 | Compound Sensor | 01-14-2016 |
20160025790 | SHORT DETECTION BUS - A short-circuit test system and method of use wherein the system generally comprises an interface circuitry for communication of voltage signals over a serial bus with at least one bus sensor. The interface circuitry generally comprises at least one bus sensor, a means to measure and compare input voltage to a predefined value, a means to temporarily disable the bus sensor when the input voltage is less than the predefined value, and an evaluation logic to determine when a short-circuit condition exists on the bus sensor. | 01-28-2016 |
20160025792 | Device and method for monitoring and switching a load circuit - The invention relates to a device for monitoring and switching a load circuit, having an input part and an output part, having switching inputs to connect a controller to the input part, having switching outputs to connect at least one load circuit with at least one load to be switched to the output part, having at least one load switch to switch, in particular to switch on and off, the at least one load, having at least one fault detection circuit to detect a fault in the load circuit and to generate at least a first fault signal in the output part, and having a galvanic isolation stage for galvanically isolated transmission of this first fault signal and/or a second fault signal derived from this first fault signal from the output part to the input part. According to the invention the input part has an input circuit which converts switching commands of the controller incoming via the switching inputs into switching processes of the load switches. The transmitted fault signal is made available via the switching inputs for evaluation. | 01-28-2016 |
20160025793 | Device and method for monitoring and switching a load circuit - In a device for monitoring and switching a load circuit, having an input part and an output part, having switching inputs to connect a controller to the input part, having switching outputs to connect at least one load circuit with at least one load to be switched to the output part, having at least one load switch to switch, in particular to switch on and off, the at least one load, having a first fault detection circuit, connected in parallel with the load circuit, to detect faults in the load circuit, and having a second fault detection circuit, connected in series with the load circuit, to detect faults in the load circuit, the input part has an input circuit which converts switching commands of the controller incoming via the switching inputs into switching processes of the load switches. The first and the second fault detection circuit respectively generate intermediate fault signals which are logically linked in a logic circuit to form an overall fault signal. The overall fault signal is transmitted from the output part to the input part and made available via the switching inputs for evaluation. | 01-28-2016 |
20160028193 | PROGNOSIS OF CONNECTOR DISCONNECTION WITH CANARY-BASED SHORT TERMINALS - A system and method for determining that a male terminal and a female terminal are becoming disconnected in a connector as a result of the connector becoming loose or the terminals becoming corroded. The connector is a multi-terminal connector including a male terminal housing that houses a plurality of male terminals and a female terminal housing that houses a plurality of associated female terminals. One of the male terminals is a diagnostic terminal that is shorter than the other male terminals so that it is disconnected from its associated female terminal before the other male terminals when the terminal housing separate, which can be used to detect connector failure. | 01-28-2016 |
20160041218 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ESTABLISHING A FAULT IN CONNECTING LINES BETWEEN A CENTRAL UNIT AND A PLURALITY OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS WHICH ARE INDEPENDENT OF ONE ANOTHER - A method for establishing at least one fault in connecting lines between electronic connection units and peripheral units, which are independent of one another, includes: outputting a start signal from the control unit to a first of the connection units, to start the establishment of the fault; applying a test signal to an interface of a first one of the connection units, the application of the test signal being monitored and/or controlled by a non-volatile first algorithm of the first connection unit; registering a cross-coupling of the test signal to an interface of a second connection unit and storing a fault value representing the cross-coupling in a first register, the registration and the storage of the fault value being monitored and/or controlled by a nonvolatile second algorithm of the second connection unit. | 02-11-2016 |
20160054371 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHECKING WHETHER SUB UNIT IS CONNECTED TO MAIN CONTROLLER - Provided is an electronic device capable of checking whether a sub unit is connected to a main controller. The electronic device includes a main controller including a pulse width modulation (PWM) port, and at least one sub unit configured to receive a PWM signal from the main controller and to operate according to the PWM signal. The main controller checks whether the at least one sub unit is connected to the main controller via the PWM port. | 02-25-2016 |
20160077145 | COMPUTER COMPONENT CONNECTOR - A computer component mounting assembly includes a carrier to support a hard drive and a data connector. The carrier is configured to slidably receive the hard drive along a first axis. The data connector includes a first connector configured to mate to pins of the hard drive, a second connector configured to mate to a SATA data connector, and a flexible cable connecting the two. The first connector includes an alignment feature to engage a corresponding alignment feature on the hard drive. The first connector is coupled to the carrier and slidable in a plane perpendicular to the first axis, and the first connector is configured such that when carrier receives the hard drive and the alignment feature engages the corresponding alignment feature the first connector moves in the plane perpendicular to the first axis to provide alignment of the first connector to the pins of the hard drive. | 03-17-2016 |
20160097801 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONNECTORS WITH INSERTION COUNTERS - Systems and methods for connectors with insertion counters are provided. In one embodiment, a connector comprises: an interface configured to interface with a corresponding interface of a port to communicate signals between the port and a cable attached to the connector; at least one switch configured to change from a first state to a second state when the connector is inserted into the port; and a microcontroller configured to record insertion events, wherein the microcontroller increments an insertion count stored within the microcontroller when the at least one switch transitions from the first state to the second state. | 04-07-2016 |
20160103169 | CABLE CONNECTION VERIFICATION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A cable connection verification system includes: a transmitter configured to transmit an inspection signal to a first terminal of a cable, the cable being configured to connect a first contact on a first terminal block with the first terminal and to connect a second contact on a second terminal block with a second terminal; a receiver configured to receive the inspection signal from the second terminal of the cable; and a tag generator configured to generate a tag containing ID information upon reception of the inspection signal at the receiver. | 04-14-2016 |
20160116521 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EARLY WARNING OF EXTRACTION OF MODULE UNDER POWER - An apparatus includes a connector configured to be electrically coupled to electrical circuitry. The connector has multiple pins, including one or more first pins and one or more second pins. The one or more second pins longer than the one or more first pins. The apparatus also includes a signal generator configured to detect disconnection of the one or more first pins prior to disconnection of the one or more second pins and generate a signal in response to detecting the disconnection of the one or more first pins. The connector could also include one or more third pins longer than the one or more second pins. The first pin(s) can create an electrical path from the signal generator to ground, the second pin(s) can provide a supply voltage to the electrical circuitry, and the third pin(s) can electrically couple the electrical circuitry to ground. | 04-28-2016 |
20160146901 | CONTACTOR FAILURE DETERMINING METHOD AND CONTACTOR FAILURE DETERMINING DEVICE - A contactor failure determining method in includes outputting a control signal for switching a positive-side contactor provided between a positive electrode of a multi-cell battery and a positive electrode of a load to which the multi-cell battery supplies electric power to an open state from a state in which a control signal for controlling the positive-side contactor and a negative-side contactor provided between a negative electrode of the multi-cell battery and a negative electrode of the load to a closed state and a precharge contactor provided between the multi-cell battery and the load to an open state is output, and as a first fixing determining step, determining a presence of fixing of the precharge contactor based on a degree of voltage drop of a voltage applied to the load after the control signal for switching the positive-side contactor to the open state is output. | 05-26-2016 |
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20160178682 | Testing and monitoring of an electrical connection | 06-23-2016 |
20160178683 | AUTOMATIC DATA BUS WIRE INTEGRITY VERIFICATION DEVICE | 06-23-2016 |
20160178687 | PHASE CONTROL DEVICE | 06-23-2016 |
20160187412 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING A PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR CONNECTION - The invention relates to a method and to a device for monitoring a protective conductor connection of an electrical supply line, the supply line running between a feeding point and a load-side connection. | 06-30-2016 |
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