Abstract: Apparatus and method for performing a verification buy-off operation during an assembly manufacturing process, such as during printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. A processing device is configured to establish contact between a probe assembly and a first component of an assembly having a plurality of components loaded in predetermined positions but not yet electrically intercoupled, and to receive from the probe assembly a component value associated with the first component. Preferably, the processing device further determines whether the received component value is within a predetermined specification. The processing device preferably directs a user via a graphical user interface (GUI) to manipulate the probe assembly to a position proximate the first component. The GUI preferably provides a graphical representation of the assembly and a marker that identifies the location of the first component thereon.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for performing a verification buy-off operation during an assembly manufacturing process, such as during printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. A processing device is configured to establish contact between a probe assembly and a first component of an assembly having a plurality of components loaded in predetermined positions but not yet electrically intercoupled, and to receive from the probe assembly a component value associated with the first component. Preferably, the processing device further determines whether the received component value is within a predetermined specification. The processing device preferably directs a user via a graphical user interface (GUI) to manipulate the probe assembly to a position proximate the first component. The GUI preferably provides a graphical representation of the assembly and a marker that identifies the location of the first component thereon.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for translating a Gerber data file into a data format usable by vision software through a process whereby a first Gerber data element is selected and examined to determine if the shape represented by that element intersects with any other shapes. Each shape intersecting the selected element is merged into a single data object with the selected element. This process is repeated for each element describing the printed circuit board layout. The consequence of this procedure is that complex geometries that had been represented as the intersection of many simple geometries are represented as individual data objects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for translating a Gerber data file into a data format usable by vision software through a process whereby a first Gerber data element is selected and examined to determine if the shape represented by that element intersects with any other shapes. Each shape intersecting the selected element is merged into a single data object with the selected element. This process is repeated for each element describing the printed circuit board layout. The consequence of this procedure is that complex geometries that had been represented as the intersection of many simple geometries are represented as individual data objects.