Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Kenneth F Boorom

Jonathan L Dodge

A digital component test apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a network environment, a client computer, a server computer, a device and an application program. The client computer is operatively connected with the network environment. The server computer is operatively connected with the network environment. The device has an electronic assembly and an interface port. The interface port is configured to connect the client computer with the electronic assembly. The application program is transferred from the network server to the client computer via the network. The application program includes a boundary scan test procedure operative to test operation of the electronic assembly. A method for remotely testing a peripheral device having an electronic assembly is also provided.

Digital Component test Apparatus, an apparatus for testing electronic assemblies and a method for remotely testing a peripheral device having an electronic assembly

An integrated circuit self-testing system that includes an integrated circuit connected to a circuit board. The integrated circuit includes an output. A connector is attached to the circuit board. A conductive trace of the circuit board electrically connects the output of the integrated circuit to the connector. The conductive trace includes a first section extending between the output of the integrated circuit and the connector of the circuit board, and a second section extending beyond the connector. The integrated circuit includes a pulse generator, that generates a pulsed voltage potential at the output. The integrated circuit further includes a pulse transient detector that detects transients in the voltage potential of the output due to a reflected pulse voltage potential received at the output, thereby indicating whether the connector is properly connected to the conductive trace.

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Boise, ID, United States of America

Kenneth F Boorom