[PCB_FORUM] Re: bead probe

  • From: Dave Seymour <dseymour@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:54:41 +0000

Thanks, Wouldn't you know there is a wiki page: -)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bead_probe_technology

dave


Dave Seymour
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[mailto:icu-pcb-forum-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kathleen Descoteaux
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 8:50 AM
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Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: bead probe

Dave.. I do have some docs but I can't share them due to confidentiality 
agreements. But.. check this out:

http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/product.jspx?cc=US&lc=eng&ckey=1730763&nid=-33994.911254.00&id=1730763&cmpid=zzseebeadprobe

It has a document library, I bet you can find some good stuff in there.

Best wishes..

Kathy Descoteaux Cell 603-682-9228
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From: dseymour@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:dseymour@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: bead probe
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:39:54 +0000
Kathy,

Do you have a link describing bead probe technology?

Thx
Dave


Dave Seymour
Ixia
www.ixiacom.com<http://www.ixiacom.com>
919.267.4840

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 On Behalf Of Kathleen Descoteaux
Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 7:22 AM
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Subject: [PCB_FORUM] Re: bead probe

Hi Eileen..

Yes, I've done several designs using beadprobes. They are a PCB designers dream 
:-)

The bp is via.. the one I am using has 20x5 etch, soldermask and solderpaste 
pad. In addition, I use the filmmask layer to add another pad, 25x7, which is 
used by the fabricator for a mask to apply the beads. These sizes were used for 
100 mil spaced bead probes.

I placed these guys right on super high speed diff pairs, top and bottom layers 
to eliminate the need for via stubs.

Agilent has some documentation available for recommended sizes.. as like 
standard testpoints, the size of the bead probe will vary with the size of the 
test head.

I would suggest that you contact your testhouse to get their specific 
requirements... best of luck!

Kathy Descoteaux
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From: eileen.ong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:eileen.ong@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:icu-pcb-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [PCB_FORUM] bead probe
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:01:11 +0800

Hi,
Any one has board design for Bead probe?
What are the size for padstack, solder mask/paste mask and clearance set for 
bead probe ?
Is this being added as a part or Via and if it's added in schematic.
Thanks.


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