Abstract: A probe device is provided that has a clip-on wireless device attached thereto for communicating over a wireless communication link with test equipment having a wireless transceiver attached thereto. The clip-on wireless device may have one or more components that provide additional functionality to the probe device over that which is currently available on most probe devices.

Abstract: A probe device is provided that has light source thereon that can be activated and deactivated. In accordance with an embodiment, the light source operates as a visual indicator to provide a visual indication of whether a good connection exists between the tips of the probe device and the intended contact points on the DUT. In accordance with another embodiment, the light source operates as a source of illumination to illuminate the probe tips and the contact pads on the DUT as the user is attempting to place the probe tips in contact with the contact pads on the DUT. In accordance with yet another embodiment, the light source performs the dual functions of providing a visual indication of connection status and of illuminating the probe device tips and the intended contact points on the DUT.

Abstract: A differential probe device is provided that has a scissor-type configuration that allows the inter-tip ground path length to be very short, thereby ensuring that the probe device will have a small ground inductance. Providing the probe device with a small ground inductance ensures that the ground inductance will not cause the bandwidth of the probe device to be unduly limited, even at higher frequencies. The configuration of the probe device also enables the ground areas on the arms to remain in continuous contact over the range of available span widths between the tips, which also helps to ensure that the ground inductance is kept small and generally fixed. Also, the configuration of the probe device enables the proximal ends of the probe arms to be kept small in size to accommodate DUT layouts having small test features and/or test features that are close together.

Abstract: A torque-limiting connector includes an outer clutch having a plurality of biased outer teeth and an inner clutch configured to fit within the outer clutch, the inner clutch having a plurality of cantilevered inner members. Each of the plurality of cantilevered inner members has an inner tooth, wherein upon the application of a predetermined amount of torque, each of the plurality of biased outer teeth slips over a respective inner tooth.