7c Test Point

[Ulrike Dweck]

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This is the library I used for surface test points (for pogo test pins) If you plan on getting stencils made, make sure the test pads are not present in your solder paste layer. I forgot to check this and my stencils have cut outs on all the test points. I have to manually scrub the paste off.

Since they are electrically the same, KiCad picks one name at random, but does not flag an error. To avoid confusing yourself, use one net name throughout. In the above, you have 5 different labels on the same net, that is 4 too many

I find it odd to have test points on a board with no way in the schematic to tell what they are connected to. Tracing a connection on the board to ensure you know what you are measuring seems cumbersome.

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To become a Testpoint tester, a tester goes through a tough screening process where Testpoint verifies that the tester can communicate and correspond well in english. Second, a tester goes through an online exam to check how many and how well he finds the implemented bugs in it.

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Modern miniature surface-mount electronics often simply have a row of unlabeled, tinned solder pads. The device is placed into a test fixture that holds the device securely, and a special surface-contact connector plate is pressed down onto the solder pads to connect them all as a group.

If I use the vias as test points, is there a way to tell the percentage of coverage? This way I can tell what nets I would need to add tp's to in the schematic to acheive 100% coverage. This particular customer likes to have 100% coverage.............

Procedure tells me once everything is set up, go to "Manufacture - Testprep - Automatic" and run. Well that is when I found out that my version does not support automatic generation of test points as my only option is "Manual".

If the testpoints were added using testprep or the automatic testpoint functionality inside PCB editor then the testpoints are labelled using the class/subclass Manufacture/Probe_Top otr Probe_Bottom so if you just turn on that layer that may should you what you need,

I was working on a test point to component csv parser file to see if I could find test points that were too close to each other according some clearance rules and the scope expanded beyond what i'm capable of right now on the software side of things. While still working on this project for my own sake, I wanted to know if there was already a feature of OrCAD PCB Designer where I could see a report of test points that are too close to components or that would at least display distances between components, if they're on the top or bottom. I would like the edge to edge distances between the test points and components.

You can set a distance between component outline and testpoint but this is a uniq value used for all components. it can be set relative to package geometry assembly (be aware in this case that assembly NEEDS to be closed to be considered as an obstable; if not testpoint can be under.) or place boundary.

Thanks for getting back to me. The issue is sometimes when we send the board to the contract manufacturer CM, even though we have set clearance rules, they say that some of the board violates the clearance rules as far as test points and components. Not all the test points and components violate the distance clearance between each other, but some of them do. I was wondering if there was a way to generate a report of the tps that violate the tp to tp clearance rule and tp to component clearance rule. If that makes more sense or no sense...

Sound like component symbol misdrawn: if package geomtry/package_top (or bottom) is NOT a single closed line (exemple: 4 line drawing a rectangle is NOT a closed line) then the drc system does not work properly. Each closed line is considered as body. As an example, i draw my soic package with a closed line (to maximum values including tolerancing) for body and each pin is also drawn with a closed line.

Second, allegro check test point distance between them only when generated: if test point (position and /or definition) then you have to recheck it.. To do this, i use the testpoint resequence with remove testpoint too close active: if some testpoint are removed it is likely they where moved after generation.

Thanks jc teyssier and B Bruekers for the information. I'll take into the account the geometry of the package and also the productivity toolbox looks really promising for our applications. I will update you guys on whether the team here is satisfied with what I've been given from you guys. I think though this information is really good.

More and more often, I find myself needing to tear apart a device to seek out and connect to serial pads. These pads typically give me access to the underlying operating system for research or tinkering, of which I'm perfectly comfortable with.

What I'm not comfortable with, though, is making the necessary hardware connections. That is, while I own soldering tools, I'm deathly afraid of using them. As a software guy, I really just want to get in, look at some bits, and get out, without any lasting damage.

Are there some tricks of the trade to attaching pins/wires to a testpoint or non-throughole pad without solder for short-term use? Perhaps a wire with a flat conductive circular tip that would yield nicely to, say, tape or hot glue?

The best trick is not a trick at all. It's using a thin solder and flux. Once you've identified the pins you need to use, that is. If heat is a concern, use a low wattage soldering iron. After all, these are fairly small (area wise) isolated pins. These things are made to be soldered. Surface mounted parts go through 270C degree solder profiles!

Since there is no scale to the picture to say how big the pins are, it's hard to suggest a size of wire to use. Let's use 24awg. Since one point (TP12) is tied to ground, you can grab that anywhere on the board. The other (TP11) looks to be a Vcc type, so you can grab that from anywhere that voltage is at, or don't use it if not needed. So the two important ones are TP9 and TP10. In either case, you strip the wire a few MMs, then you hammer the ends flat, to give them a bigger surface area. Since they are near the edge, a nice flat clamp will hold them in place. (or plastic covered paperclip, or a clothspin, depending on how much space you have to work with) You want the pressure to be on the wire, not the coating, other wise the wire will lift up and you will not have solid contact.

Another option is blu tack, fun tack (A reusable gum... putty thing. Just check the stationary aisle or an office store, there is different colors and names but it all works the same). Again, flatten the wire points, then use a big thing of blutack to hold them in place. I suggest taping the wire down an inch away just to take some pressure off though. Non-conductive (I can't say that all kinds are) and doesn't really burn. It's great to hold things in place for soldering too.

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