Product Spotlight: Components Corp Test Points
Printed circuit board (PCB) test points from Components Corp are an affordable and effective solution for board level troubleshooting. In fact, test points are an essential component for nearly all modern PCB assemblies. Components Corp test points are designed to provide superior connectivity and come in a variety of configurations.
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What is a Test Point?
PCB Test Point Description
A test point is a small metal terminal used as a connection point to test circuitry on printed circuit boards (PCBs). Typical PCB test points are wire formed loops surrounded by colored insulators. The insulator color allows the test points’ type or location to be mapped on the PCB, thereby streamlining the testing process. Test point loops allow for easy test connections using alligator clips, probes, and test hooks. More sophisticated test points may function as actual connectors allowing test leads to be plugged into the test point. PCB test points are also known as test terminals, PCB mountable terminals, loop type terminals, and test sockets.
PCB Test Point Uses
- Test points are used to test PCB circuitry during manufacturing and assembly to ensure that equipment is working properly
- Test points are used to test circuitry during repair to pinpoint equipment failures
Bare Wire Formed PCB Test Point
Insulated PCB Test Points
PCB Test Point Socket
Test Point Configurations
Aside from the three primary styles of test points there are many test point configuration options to consider. These options include loop size, socket size, test point height, insulator material, test point material, test point finish, and insulator color.
PCB Test Point Manufacturers
- Components Corp
- Mill-Max
- TE Connectivity
- Molex
Learn More About PCB Test Points
Learn more about PCB test points by reviewing these catalogs from Components Corp and Mill-Max. To speak with a bisco product expert simply email us.
Manufacturer Profile: Components Corp
Components Corp is a leading designer and manufacturer of printed circuit test points with a 60+ year reputation of providing reliability and value. Printed circuit test points are used to monitor and test the PCB circuitry during manufacturer and to troubleshoot problems during repair. Test points are used in all kinds of applications ranging from medical devices to flight controls to game consoles.
Components Corp PCB Test Point Series
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In addition to test points, Components Corp produces card edge connectors, PC mount wireforms, sockets, shunts, and headers.
bisco – Authorized Components Corp Distributor
bisco industries is proud to an authorized Components Corp distributor. We stock thousands of Component Corp test points and offer some of the most competitive pricing on the market. Simply visit biscoind.com and search the series prefix or a complete part number to get pricing and place orders.
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