Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to test the operation of a point-of-sale (POS) system by executing a testing routine to send signals associated with keystrokes from a POS keyboard to a POS terminal for processing in the POS system. The simulated keystroke signals have expected corresponding operations in the POS system.

Abstract: A system and method for performing production testing on high power semiconductor devices is disclosed. The system includes signal generators, RF meters, sockets, couplers and connectors which also function as switches when connected to an external cable. A calibration process is executed which allows the controller to create a correlation between measurements taken by the RF meter and the actual voltages, and power levels present at the device under test. By performing this calibration, it is possible to perform production testing of devices much more quickly and reliably.

Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a support element which has a body and a surface formed on the body, an electrical functional element arranged on the support element, and a temperature monitoring device arranged on the support element for monitoring a temperature on the electrical functional element. The temperature monitoring device includes a temperature sensor arranged on the surface of the support element, a physical contact element arranged on the surface of the support element, and at least one heat-conducting device embedded in the body of the support element. The at least one heat-conducting device extends at least in sections below the temperature sensor in the body and is thermally connected to the physical contact element via at least one through-connection. The physical contact element is thermally coupled to a coupling surface operatively connected to the electrical functional element.

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor chip test socket configured to be coupled to a test circuit board for testing a semiconductor chip and provided with an integrated circuit (IC) chip having unique information and an algorithm for counting the number of times the semiconductor chip test socket is used, such that the number of times the semiconductor chip test socket is used may be exactly counted, and the IC chip may be easily installed and removed and securely protected from external impacts.

Abstract: A chip crack detection apparatus includes a function circuit and a die crack detection module surrounding the function circuit. The die crack detection module includes a front-end-of-line device layer, a laminated structure on the front-end-of-line device layer that includes a conducting wire in the laminated structure, a detection interface, and a capacitor at the front-end-of-line device layer. A first end of the conducting wire is configured to connect to a positive electrode of a power supply. A second end of the conducting wire is configured to connect to a negative electrode of the power supply. The capacitor is connected in parallel between the first end and the second end of the conducting wire. The detection interface is coupled with the conducting wire between the first end and the second end of the conducting wire. The detection interface is configured to detect whether a die crack occurs in the chip.

Abstract: A virtualizable automated test equipment architecture includes a circuit assembly. The circuit assembly includes a number of signal paths that extend between a front plane and a backplane. The signal paths can be continuous and isolated from other signal paths of the plurality of signal paths. The circuit assembly also includes an impedance disposed along a signal path of the plurality of signal paths. A plurality of software-configurable physical disconnects may be arranged within the circuit assembly to form a switching matrix. The plurality of signal paths can be associated with a plurality of software-configurable physical disconnects, which can be configured to open and close signal paths of the plurality of signal paths based on the predetermined test requirements. The circuit assembly also includes a plurality of external device connections, at least one of which may be configured to interface with a unit under test (UUT). The software configurable physical disconnects may be configurable at runtime.

Abstract: The example embodiment relates to a pressure measuring unit for determining the oil pressure in a motor vehicle transmission, including a circuit carrier, a pressure sensor, an electrical interface, a mechanical interface and a hydraulic interface. The pressure sensor is electrically connected to the circuit carrier by means of the electrical interface and mechanically connected to the circuit carrier by means of the mechanical interface on the first side of the circuit carrier. The hydraulic interface connecting the pressure measuring unit to a user hydraulic component is arranged on a side of the circuit carrier that is situated opposite the first side, and wherein an opening is arranged in the circuit carrier for pressure equalization between the pressure sensor and the hydraulic interface.

Abstract: A method of determining a position of a first object includes receiving a first component and a second component of a vector field jointly generated by the first object and by a second object. The method further includes using the second component of the vector field to provide a compensation quantity indicating a contribution of the second object to the first component of the vector field. Further, the method includes determining the position of the first object using the first component of the vector field and the compensation quantity.

Abstract: A display panel and an electronic apparatus are provided. The display panel includes a substrate comprising a display section, a binding section, and a fan-out section disposed between the display section and the binding section. By disposing a first detecting module on the binding section, and a second detecting module on a side of the fan-out section adjacent to the display section to test whether the signal wires is normal, waste of back-end materials caused by broken signal wires is prevented, and product yields are increased.

Abstract: A test arrangement for adjusting a setup of testing a device under test (DUT) includes a main device that generates an RF signal and processes an incoming RF signal in a first frequency range; a frontend component generates an RF signal and processes an incoming RF signal in a second frequency range. The frontend component measures a signal level in a sub-range within the first frequency range; a connection cable connects the main device with the frontend component; and an analyzer predicts a behavior of the connection cable in a rest portion of the first frequency range that is different from the sub-range within the first frequency range.

Abstract: A self-test system for PCIe and a method thereof are disclosed. In the system, a first circuit interconnect card and a second circuit interconnect card are inserted into CEM slots, respectively, and the first circuit interconnect card and the second circuit interconnect card are electrically connected to each other through a FFC, the central processing unit generates and provides differential signals to the first circuit interconnect card and the second circuit interconnect card; the first circuit interconnect card or the second circuit interconnect card provide differential signals to the second circuit interconnect card or the first circuit interconnect card through the first FFC interface and the second FFC interface, respectively, and the second circuit interconnect card or the first circuit interconnect card provides the differential signals to a central processing unit, so as to implement self-check for PCIe.

Abstract: An electrical system may include a track assembly, a support assembly, a sensor, and at least one electronic control unit. The track assembly may include a bus bar. The support assembly may include a contact configured to engage the bus bar. The support assembly may be removably and adjustably connected to the track assembly. The at least one electronic control unit may be operatively connected to the bus bar and the sensor. The at least one electronic control unit may be configured to determine whether the support assembly and the track assembly are properly connected to one another.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrical line testing. The method and apparatus provides audio, visual and/or electronic information to indicate electricity is flowing or not flowing through an electrical circuit controlled by a remote circuit breaker. The method and system help identify which electrical sockets are controlled by which remote circuit breakers. The method and apparatus is used over short distances in a residential home or over long distances in a commercial building such as a warehouse or factory. The method and apparatus is also used via a cloud communications network and with smart speakers. The method and apparatus is used with or without an external network devices such as a smartphone, electronic tablet, wearable device, etc.

Abstract: A system for inspecting or screening electrically powered device includes a signal generator inputting a preselected signal into the electrically powered device. There is also an antenna array positioned at a pre-determined distance above the electrically powered device. Apparatus collects RF energy emitted by the electrically powered device in response to input of said preselected signal. The signature of the collected RF energy is compared with an RF energy signature of a genuine part. The comparison determines one of a genuine or counterfeit condition of the electrically powered device.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for assembling a hard disk drive (HDD) carrier. An information handling system provides instructions to position the HDD carrier in place in order to secure multiple HDD units. An image is captured of secure holes on the HDD carrier in which fasteners are to be installed. The information handling system provides instructions to fetch the fasteners used to secure the HDD units to the HDD carrier and instructions to install the fasteners to the HDD carrier. An image is captured of installed fasteners on the HDD carrier. Verification is performed of installation of the installed fasteners by comparing the installed fasteners to location data in an application of the information handling system.

Abstract: A display panel is provided, including a test circuit, a display control switch and a selection circuit. In the test circuit, the test switch has a control terminal connected to the test control line, a first terminal connected to the test signal line, and a second terminal connected to the data line. In the display control circuit, the display switch has a control terminal connected to the display control line, a first terminal connected to the display signal line, and a second terminal connected to the data line. In the selection circuit, the selection switch has a control terminal connected to the selection control line, a first terminal connected to the selection signal terminal, and a second terminal connected to the display control line. The selection signal terminal provides a signal for turning off the display switch when the test switch and the selection switch are turned on.

Abstract: A semiconductor device capable of monitoring a connection state of a terminal on a semiconductor chip includes a selector configured to acquire terminal levels of a plurality of respective terminals on the semiconductor chip to which an inspection pattern is inputted based on a detection signal, a memory configured to store latch data based on a chip address which identifies the semiconductor chip and a plurality of the terminal levels corresponding to the plurality of terminals based on the detection signal, an output circuit configured to read a plurality of pieces of latch data from the memory based on the detection signal and to output the plurality of pieces of latch data, and a timing control circuit configured to generate the detection signal by detecting an edge of a clock inputted during an inspection mode and configured to activate the selector, the memory, and the output circuit.

Abstract: A repeater may comprise: a first member; and at least one pattern formed on the first member and configured to provide at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field, which is incident from a wireless power transmitter onto a first surface of the first member, through a second surface of the first member, opposite to the first surface.

Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus includes a control device and an extension device connectable to the control device. The control device includes one or more cutoff blocks that switch between allowing and cutting off power supply to a load, a first diagnostic pulse generator that generates a diagnostic signal indicating that the power to the load is to be cut off, a first cutoff diagnosing device that detects a supply voltage to the load, and an extension device detector that determines whether the extension device is connected to the control device. The extension device includes a second diagnostic pulse generator that generates a diagnostic signal, and a second cutoff diagnosing device that detects a supply voltage to the load.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus for testing an adaptor, a method for testing an adaptor, and a computer storage medium. The apparatus includes a testing module, a host computer, and an electronic load. The testing module is coupled with the electronic load to simulate a working state of an electronic device, to acquire a simulated battery voltage value corresponding to the working state. The testing module is configured to be coupled with an adaptor to-be-tested to control, according to the simulated battery voltage value, the adaptor to-be-tested to be in a target output state. The testing module is coupled with the host computer, to detect the target output state of the adaptor to-be-tested to obtain output information of the adaptor to-be-tested and send the output information to the host computer. The host computer is configured to output a test result of the adaptor to-be-tested according to the output information of the adaptor to-be-tested.

Abstract: A virtualizable automated test equipment architecture includes a circuit assembly. The circuit assembly includes a number of signal paths that extend between a front plane and a backplane. The signal paths can be continuous and isolated from other signal paths of the plurality of signal paths. The circuit assembly also includes an impedance disposed along a signal path of the plurality of signal paths. A plurality of software-configurable physical disconnects may be arranged within the circuit assembly to form a switching matrix. The plurality of signal paths can be associated with a plurality of software-configurable physical disconnects, which can be configured to open and close signal paths of the plurality of signal paths based on the predetermined test requirements. The circuit assembly also includes a plurality of external device connections, at least one of which may be configured to interface with a unit under test (UUT). The software configurable physical disconnects may be configurable at runtime.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatic testing of an electronic device includes a pad interface unit and measurement circuitry. The pad interface unit is configured to connect to pads of the electronic device. The measurement circuitry is configured to select a circuit path in the electronic device that passes via a digital signal pad from among the pads, which is configured to carry a digital signal, to estimate a non-binary measure indicative of an electrical resistance of the circuit path, by performing current-voltage measurements using the pad interface unit, and to determine, based on the non-binary measure, whether the digital signal pad passes or fails a test.

Abstract: A battery management system having configurable batteries is disclosed. The battery management system generally includes (a) one or more cell control units, each cell control unit configured to control and/or balance a charge in a plurality of battery cells, and (b) a master controller in electrical communication with cell control unit(s). The cell control unit(s) as a whole include one or more switches, configured to be electrically connected to a first battery cell of a plurality of battery cells, and a resistor, a capacitor or an inductor electrically (i) connected to one switch and (ii) connected or connectable to a second battery cell. The master controller is configured to open or close each switch. The configurable battery generally includes a plurality of battery cells and switches configured to connect or disconnect the plurality of battery cells in a configurable or predetermined manner.

Abstract: A terminal clamp including a contact cage including a cage ceiling, two cage side walls respectively adjoining the cage ceiling at a respective side and a cage floor, wherein the cage ceiling, the cage floor and the cage side walls form a portion of a cage jacket; a spring element which forms a clamping device together with a reaction bearing formed by the cage ceiling, the clamping device configured to support and electrically contact an electrical conductor; a conductor insertion opening arranged at a face of the contact cage upstream of the clamping device in a conductor insertion direction x; a cage jacket cutout in the cage jacket configured to provide access to the spring element for an opening tool configured to adjust a position of the spring element relative to the reaction bearing and to open the clamping device.

Abstract: An electrical connector, a mobile terminal, and an electrical connector manufacturing method therefor, the electrical connector including at least one first conductive terminal and at least one second conductive terminal, where a first electroplated layer is disposed on an outer surface of the first conductive terminal, a second electroplated layer is disposed on an outer surface of the second conductive terminal, and a material of the second electroplated layer is different from a material of the first electroplated layer. Electroplating costs of the electrical connector are reduced while corrosion resistance of the electrical connector is ensured.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a chip abnormality detecting circuit and a chip abnormality detecting device. The circuit includes an abnormal signal detecting circuit configured to detect a reverse cutoff characteristic of an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection diode of the chip to be detected, and output a corresponding detection signal.

Abstract: The systems determine the parasitic capacitance of a signal path. That parasitic capacitance is then used to determine a leakage characteristic of the signal path, such as leakage current or leakage resistance. The capability of ATE channels to force current accurately, and to measure time intervals at prescribed voltages, can be used to multiply the accuracy of the force current function. Using these resources, small leakage currents—for example, on the order of 10 nA or less—can be measured.

Abstract: A detection circuit is provided, including a connector and a processing circuit. The connector comprises a first detection terminal and a second detection terminal. The second detection terminal is electrically connected to a first reference potential. The processing circuit is electrically connected to the first detection terminal and is used for receiving a power supply signal. When the connector is connected to a connecting port, the first detection terminal is electrically connected with the second detection terminal through the connecting port to form an electrical loop, so that the processing circuit detects a detection potential on the first detection terminal, and then determines whether the connector is correctly connected to the connecting port.

Abstract: A valve has a valve housing which is connected to an electronics unit. The electronics unit has an electronics unit housing which has an aperture in order to establish electrical contacting with an actuator of the valve. A portion of the actuator may protrude into the aperture. Here, play is provided between the aperture and the portion of the actuator.

Abstract: An arrangement for a valve, for example a hydraulic valve, has at least one magnet coil and at least one electric contact. The at least one magnet coil is configured to be contacted electrically by way of the at least one electric contact. The at least one electric contact is configured to be contacted by way of a blade receptacle.

Abstract: A method includes: detecting, by a motor controller, an interlock failure of a connector for connecting between a gate driver and the motor controller, the connector being connected to an inverter for driving a motor in an eco-friendly vehicle; and determining, by the motor controller, that the interlock failure of the connector has occurred when an output value of a signal processor provided in the motor controller so that a sensing signal is inputted from the gate driver through the connector is detected as a value beyond a predetermined normal sensing range.

Abstract: A fault monitoring system detects connectivity faults in a device control centre. The fault monitoring system includes, for the or each control section, at least a first pair of temperature sensors adapted to detect the temperature of a first pair of terminals (TL1-IN), (TL1-OUT). The system includes a processor configured to receive the detected temperatures, calculate an IN-OUT difference, the IN-OUT difference being a difference between the temperatures of the first pair of terminals (?TL1), compare the calculated IN-OUT difference with a predetermined threshold value (?T*L1), whereby a calculated difference IN-OUT (?TL1), greater than the predetermined threshold value (?T*L1), is indicative of a connectivity fault at one of the first pair of terminals, and to generate at least one output signal based on the results of the comparison.

Abstract: A method for monitoring electrical insulation resistance in an electric system includes: supplying electric power from an external power supply via a first conductor and a second conductor; feeding the electric power to the electric system via a first current collector and a second current collector, each of which are configured to be electrically connected to the electric system via a first main contactor and a second main contactor, respectively; and monitoring the insulation resistance by means of an insulation resistance monitoring unit associated with a control unit and connected to each of the main contactors. The method further includes: maintaining the main contactors in a closed state when the current collectors are disconnected from the conductors, thereby allowing monitoring of the insulation resistance; opening the main contactors and subsequently connecting the current collectors to the conductors; and closing the main contactors thereby allowing monitoring of the insulation resistance.

Abstract: Provided are a foreign substance detecting circuit, an electronic device including the foreign substance detecting circuit, and a method of detecting foreign substance. The electronic device includes a connector connected to an external cable and including a plurality of pins, a foreign substance detecting circuit configured to, when the cable is connected to the connector, detect a resistance from a first pin that is set to be in an open state or to be connected to a pull-down resistor from among the plurality of pins in a state where the cable is connected, and determine whether there is a foreign substance in the connector, and an application processor configured to control operations in the electronic device for performing a post-process when there is the foreign substance in the connector, according to a detection result from the foreign substance detecting circuit.

Abstract: Examples described herein provide for testing of a test socket using multiple insertions to a contact resistance (CRES) test system. In an example, the test socket is placed in a first orientation on an interface board electrically connected to a test system. Using the test system and through the interface board, a first subset of probes of the test socket is tested while the test socket is in the first orientation on the interface board. The test socket is placed in a second orientation different from the first orientation on the interface board. Using the test system and through the interface board, a second subset of probes of the test socket is tested while the test socket is in the second orientation on the interface board. At least some probes of the second subset of probes are different from the first subset of probes.

Abstract: A refrigeration system, a fault diagnosis system and a fault diagnosis method for the refrigeration system, a controller and a storage medium. The fault diagnosis method includes: receiving a fault alarm sent by an associated refrigeration system, and acquiring a fault cause list associated with the fault alarm; determining whether to run a fault diagnosis system associated with the fault alarm; and when the fault diagnosis system associated with the fault alarm is run, checking the associated refrigeration system sequentially according to the fault cause list, and acquiring a fault cause and a repair means list associated with the fault cause.

Abstract: A method for identifying the noise figure of a device under test is described. A signal generator that outputs the modulated signal, a device under test and an analyzer are provided. The signal generator is connected with the analyzer directly wherein at least two error vector magnitude measurements are performed. The signal generator is connected with the device under test and the device under test is connected with the analyzer wherein at least two error vector magnitude measurements are performed. The noise contribution of the device under test is determined from the error vector magnitude measurements performed. A gain measurement is performed on the device under test. The noise figure of the device under test is calculated based on the noise contribution of the device under test obtained and the gain of the device under test obtained. Further, a measurement system is described.

Abstract: A method for assembling a connectorized electrical equipment comprises a connectivity list required for the connectorized electrical equipment, comprising an origin connector and its identifier; a destination electrical equipment subpart and its identifier thereof; and a list of connections between the origin connector and the destination electrical equipment subpart. By querying a database comprising a library of connectors, a construction plan is generated for the connectorized electrical equipment. The construction plan includes diagrams for assembly, images to assist the assembler, a list of material for managing inventory and instructions. An ATE can be connected to the connectorized electrical equipment to be assembled. Based on the construction plan, instructions are provided for a connection between the origin connector and the destination electrical equipment subpart. Connections can be made manually or using the ATE.

Abstract: A display substrate includes: a display driving signal line; and at least one set of testing pads, wherein each set of the testing pads includes: a plurality of light-on testing pads arranged successively and connected to the display driving signal line; and two pin-miss testing pads electrically connected to one another while not connected to the display driving signal line.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally pertain to devices and methods for use in conjunction with implanting a baroreflex therapy system which includes an implantable pulse generator and associated circuitry contained within a hermetically sealed housing, an elongate flexible electrical lead connectable to the housing, and a monopolar electrode structure coupled with the electrical lead. More specifically, the devices and methods of the present invention allow for a mapping procedure to be conducted as part of the implant procedure prior to fully implanting the baroreflex therapy system.

Abstract: A method for detecting an electrical fault in a current supply of a consumer, where a transition resistance of the current supply allocated to the consumer is determined from a local voltage value allocated to the consumer, a local current value allocated to the consumer, and a global voltage value, and compared to a resistance threshold value allocated to the consumer, and an electrical fault in the current supply of the consumer is detected as a function of the comparison result.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for transmitting a source test signal directed to a second system of a distributed communication system for a retransmission of the source test signal by the second system and a plurality of other systems of the distributed communication system, receiving a plurality of returned messages from the second system, where each of the plurality of returned messages includes information associated with a signal test performed by the second system and at least one of the plurality of other systems, where the signal test comprises a comparison of a retransmission of the source test signal and an expected signal profile of the source test signal, and determining from the plurality of returned messages whether any one of the plurality of other systems is experiencing a degradation in transmission signal quality. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Technologies for verifying a de-embedder for interconnect measurement include a verification compute device. The verification compute device is to measure a first signal transmitted through a single device under test and measure a second signal transmitted through a duplicated set of devices under test. Each device under test in the duplicated set is substantially identical to the single device under test. Additionally, the verification compute device is to apply a de-embedder to the measured first signal to remove an effect of test fixtures on the measured first signal, apply the de-embedder to the measured second signal to remove the effect of the test fixtures on the measured second signal, concatenate the de-embedded first signal with itself to generate a concatenated de-embedded first signal, and compare the concatenated de-embedded first signal with the de-embedded second signal to determine whether the concatenated de-embedded first signal matches the de-embedded second signal.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to a system and method for detecting an open circuit in a sensor measurement system. The system including a sensor having a direct current (DC) output, operably connected to a wiring harness and configured to transmit a sensor signal, and a controller, the controller operably connected to the wiring harness. The controller is configured execute a method including receiving a sensor signal from the sensor, AC coupling an AC signal with the sensor signal to form a coupled signal, measuring the coupled signal, determining if an open circuit is present based on the coupled signal and characterizing the sensor as failed if the open circuit is detected.

Abstract: A connector comprises a wire cover and a lever pivotally attached to the wire cover. The wire cover has a cover lock and a cover biasing member. The lever is rotatable between an unmated position and a mated position. When the lever is in the mated position, the cover lock locks the lever in the mated position and the cover biasing member biases the lever toward the unmated position.

Abstract: A battery jump starting connection detection system and method assists in making the best connection to the vehicle battery by detecting the connection resistance to the battery. The connection resistance measurement is taken with the jump start battery isolated from the battery and involves placing a load of known resistance on the battery via the clamps and cabling, and measuring the voltage differential in loaded and unloaded states. The connection resistance is calculated in a main controller, given the loaded and unloaded voltages. As the user adjusts the jump start clamps on the battery terminals in order to get the best possible contact, the system measures the resistance and the results are presented on a display in a meaningful, easy-to-read format such as an LCD display. The user can thus optimize the connection while seeing the results of the optimization in real time.

Abstract: High throughput systems for photovoltaic UV degradation testing of solar cells, and methods of testing for UV degradation of solar cell during manufacture, are described herein. In an example, a high throughput solar cell testing apparatus includes a plurality of real time ultra-violet (RTUV) testing modules. Each of the RTUV testing modules includes an ultra-violet (UV) light source, an optics assembly for focusing light from the UV light source on a sample area, and a detector for receiving photoluminescence energy from the sample area. The high throughput solar cell testing apparatus also includes an acquisition and control assembly coupled to the plurality of RTUV testing modules.

Abstract: A precise electrical current monitor having individual, communicatively coupled sensors providing separate readings to a processor. The monitor uses efficient switching logic requiring a single input to iteratively receive individual sensor readings from each sensor of the monitoring system. The monitor compensates for temperature effects on the sensor readings. The monitoring system is scalable depending on loads, circuits, appliances, or conductors through which the current being monitored flows. The monitoring system provides a continuous stream of data, including backed-up data when communications are down.

Abstract: An electromagnetic sensor includes a first magnetic pack unit and a first magnetic unit. The first magnetic unit forms a first magnetic pack, a second magnetic pack, and a third magnetic pack in a first direction. The structure of the electromagnetic sensor enables even and uniform distribution of the magnetic field on the electrode and provides a good sound effect under different frequencies.

Abstract: A structural health monitoring system may include a structural health monitoring device comprising a measuring circuit attachable to a target area of a workpiece. The measuring circuit may be communication with a radio circuit having an antenna configured to facilitate offboard communication. The measuring circuit may be configured to measure an impedance of the target area of the workpiece, and the processing circuit may be configured to determine a change in the impedance of the target area indicative of a change in structural health of the workpiece. An ambient energy harvester circuit may be configured to provide electrical power to the measuring circuit. A remote reader may wirelessly interrogate the structural health monitoring device to obtain information regarding the change in the impedance of the target area.