Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mechanical translator for use in replacing one semiconductor chip with another. A translator allows a first semiconductor chip to be replaced with second semiconductor chip. The translator includes a module having a first surface with a plurality of pins in a first pattern that is compatible with the contact pins of the first semiconductor chip and having a plurality of electrically conductive pads in a second pattern that is compatible with the contact pins of the second semiconductor. The module includes translating semiconductor logic for translating the electrical signals designed to be supplied to and received from the first second semiconductor chip to be compatible with the electronic signals supplied to and received from the second semiconductor chip. The electrical pads are appropriately connected to the translating logic. Also included is an adapter having pattern of pins and sockets compatible with the pattern of pins and sockets of the replacing semiconductor chip.

Abstract: An improvement for a logic state analyzer which is used for testing or analyzing microcomputers employing different microprocessors or other integrated circuits such as memories. A universal clip connector is coupled to the connector pins of the integrated circuit package. The analyzer's memory stores the pin-signal relationship for each integrated circuit which engages the clip connector. A selection means is employed with this memory to select the signals required by the analyzer. The analyzer is then able, by way of example, to select the data bits on different microprocessors even though these bits are coupled to different pins in each processor. In this manner, microcomputers employing different microprocessors may be tested or analyzed without probe or lead changes, or other hardware changes.

Abstract: An interconnector for providing coupling between an integrated circuit pin connector, a socket connector which may be part of a printed circuit board, and a cable. Some pins of the pin connector connect directly with sockets of the socket connector, other pins and sockets are coupled to the cable. When used in an in-circuit emulator for a microcomputer, the interconnector permits the CPU or microprocessor to be physically located on the microcomputer's circuit board during testing of the microcomputer. Some of the signals which normally flow between the CPU or microprocessor and the remainder of the microcomputer are diverted to the cable. This permits sensing of signals intended for the CPU or microprocessor and the substitution of other signals in place of the sensed signals.