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News Release from: William Hughes | Subject: PCB Test Points
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 26 May 2004
Quick and easy way to get hooked up
William Hughes PCB test points are available in three popular sizes.
Any design or development engineer working on prototype or small quantity PCB production will appreciate how difficult it is to make quick and reliable connections to test points on a printed circuit board But now, the innovative PCB Test Points from William Hughes provide a neat and inexpensive way to completely overcome this problem
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 17 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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All PCB test points from William Hughes are now bright acid tin plated, totally eliminating the lead content in compliance with the RoHS Directive.
Test points and terminals have colourful options
William Hughes' PCB test points and terminals are now available in red, black, white, yellow, green, blue, pink and brown.
Featuring a large loop for easy probe attachment and bowed legs for quick insertion into the board without damage to a through plated hole, the phosphor bronze spring strip is solder tinned to ensure good electrical contact.
A special glass bead gives a high resistance to thermal shock and a choice of eight standard colours enables individual test points to be quickly identified when installed on the board.
Popular as terminals too, the test points are also ideal as mounts for components that may need scheduled replacement, or for elevating heat-generating elements above the PCB surface.
William Hughes PCB test points are available in three popular sizes.
The large Type 100 (for 0.0625in board thickness and 1.32mm hole size) has an internal loop diameter of 2.1mm and leg length below the glass bead of 2.8mm.
The small Type 200 is also for 0.0625in boards but is designed to suit a 1.0mm-diameter hole.
For customers using the thicker 0.09375in boards, the long legged Type 300 with its 3.6mm legs and 2.1mm loop provides the perfect solution.
Test points can be shipped in large or small quantities, bagged as required, for both prototype and volume production.
For applications that require a test point style outside the standard range, there is a choice of special colours and a custom design service is also available.
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