Jean A Fleming

US Patent:

42120756, Jul 8, 1980

Filed:

Oct 10, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/950056

Inventors:

Gerald W. Cleversey - Topsfield MA
Robert J. Duncan - Magnolia MA
George H. Medidge - North Andover MA
Jean A. Fleming - South Hamilton MA

Assignee:

USM Corporation - Farmington CT

International Classification:

G06F 1100

US Classification:

364580

Abstract:

A testing system is provided within a component insertion machine for testing a component immediately prior to its insertion into a printed circuit board. The insertion of the component is conditioned upon the successful passage of one or more tests that are dictated for the particular component. Each test includes the selective application of one or more test signals to predefined inputs on the component. Each test futhermore includes a limited application of a particular power condition. A successful passage of the prescribed tests will result in an authorization to insert the component into the printed circuit board.