Abstract: A housing for a thin active probe has two identical molded housing-halves that when assembled form a cavity that encloses the chassis upon which is carried the active circuitry of the probe. The parts exhibit complementary self-symmetry about a longitudinal axis, such that when one is rotated about that axis it performs the mating functions needed to interlock with another part representing its un-rotated self. Interlocking is accomplished by circular tabs and sockets that interfere and prevent the parts from separating once the tabs are in the sockets. The circular tabs are joined to the balance of the housing-half that carries them by a narrow neck and can be sprung over the other housing-half to return to their natural position and fit into a circular socket in that other housing-half.

Abstract: A housing for a thin active probe has two identical molded housing-halves that when assembled form a cavity that encloses the chassis upon which is carried the active circuitry of the probe. The parts exhibit complementary self-symmetry about a longitudinal axis, such that when one is rotated about that axis it performs the mating functions needed to interlock with another part representing its un-rotated self. Interlocking is accomplished by circular tabs and sockets that interfere and prevent the parts from separating once the tabs are in the sockets. The circular tabs are joined to the balance of the housing-half that carries them by a narrow neck and can be sprung over the other housing-half to return to their natural position and fit into a circular socket in that other housing-half.

Abstract: A cable management solution allows cables connected on a first face of an electronic instrument to be routed to a different second face of the instrument. A cable routing tray, preferably mounted to the instrument, includes one or more channels each having an ingress located in proximity to the first face of the instrument and an egress located in proximity to the second face of the instrument. Each cable channel includes support means to support and route a cable through the channel. To route a ribbon cable connected to the instrument connector on the first face of the instrument, the cable is squeezed, inserted into the channel behind the support means and such that it enters the channel at the channel ingress and exits the channel at the channel egress. The cable routing tray allows a user of the instrument the option of extending the cable out either the first face or the second face of the electronic instrument and assists in cable organization.

Abstract: A mechanical latch for increasing the mechanical integrity of board to board interconnection. The mechanical latch adds additional retention force utilizing a rigid mechanical connection. In a first embodiment, the latch is connected to a male mating connector via two screws through adjusting slots. Once the male and female connectors are engaged, the latch can be adjusted via a thumb tab so that retaining tabs engage with the backside of the female connector. The latch is then tightened via the screws to ensure a rigid mechanical connection.