MC Systems, Inc.
Dallas, Texas 75234 USA









Device Programmer/Tester
Mechanical & Electrical Interfaces

Mechanical Interfaces
Mechanical interfaces are generally considered to be the brackets that hold a Tester or test head firmly in place and mating the Tester’s test socket to the Series 8780/6160 Handler’s contactor. The Tester and the Series 8780/6160 Handler are mechanically locked together to provide the ruggedness required in a modern production work area or programming center. Off-the-shelf Mechanical Interfaces have been developed for the BP Microsystems, Inc. Model 1200/1400, the Data I/O AUTOSITE, the Systems General Corp. TURPRO-1/TX, and others. If your favorite programmer is not listed please contact our factory. Generally, your cost for a special mechanical interface will be similar to the prices given below. We will require the use of your tester or programmer for two weeks. All engineering and design costs will be absorbed by MC Systems, Inc

BP Microsystems, Inc. 1200/1400 901090 $195.00
Data I/O AutoSite 901092 $195.00
Systems General Corp TURPRO-ITX 901190 $195.00
Generic Cable Generic 90119# $97.50

 

BP Microsystems Programmer
interfaced to 8780 Handler
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Analog Devices CTS 5010 Tester interfaced to 8780 Handler
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Electrical Interfaces
The electrical interface may consist of handshake (sometimes called digital interface) cables, so-called tester mother PCBs, and/or handler contactor pin scrambler PCBs. Handshake cables are required to mate and properly route digital signals between the Tester/Programmer and the Handler. These signals are. (A.) Test Start from Handler to Tester. (B.) Test Sort (may be 1 of 6) Tester to Handler. (C.) System Ground. The cable may be made up with as few as 3 wires or as many as 8 wires depending on the sort capability of the tester or programmer. The standard length is 72 inches. If you need a special cable, most likely, we will be able to fabricate one for you at our standard pricing. Please ask for a no obligation quotation for a firm price and delivery.

 

Manufacturer Model I/F PN Price
BP Microsystems, Inc. 1200/1400 901090 $195.00
Data I/O AutoSite 901092 $195.00
Systems General Corp TURPRO-ITX 901190 $195.00
Generic Cable Generic 901195 $97.50

 

The mother board tester interface PCB provides connection from the Tester test site to the Series 8780 Handler Contactor pin scrambler PCB. The Handler Contactor pin scrambler PCB mates to the handler contact pins, usually a PCB edge connector. In many applications, a single PCB can perform the function of both PCBs. Other applications require more complicated multilayered PCBs. The literature for the Series 8780 SOIC Handler and the Series 6160 PLCC Handler show the available interface PCBs.

If what you need is not available, we would be happy to quote a custom PCB to meet your requirements. Generally, your cost for a special PCB interface will be similar to the standard prices. All engineering and design costs will be absorbed by MC Systems, Inc.

 

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Last modified: 02/01/06