Abstract: A tool adapted to assist in the placement of dual in-line packaged circuits (DIPs) into printed circuit board sockets. The tool includes a channel-shaped body having parallel sides of a springlike material each side having a gripper jaw attached to the lower edge thereof to grasp and support a dual in-line packaged circuit. A manually operated piston operates to force a DIP circuit which is properly oriented to the socket, into the appropriate location with the leads from the circuit placed in proper engagement with a printed circuit board socket. Operation of the piston also in addition to properly placing the circuit, also automatically disengages the tool from the circuit after placement has been effected.

Abstract: A printed circuit board inspection fixture adapted to support a printed circuit board and including a light source and a mirrored reflective surface positioned to reflect light from the source onto the bottom side of said printed circuit board in order to facilitate inspection of the lower portion so as to detect improper lead insertion of components positioned on the circuit board.