Test point range offers two compact versions for PCBs where space is at a premium

Due to the industry's ever increasing demand for more functionality in ever decreasing PCB space, e.g. in handheld devices, Harwin has expanded its popular EZBoardWare portfolio with new, small-size and low-profile versions of surface-mount test points. The newcomers are designed to match the 2012 and 1608 metric (0805 and 0603 imperial) electronic package sizes, while providing secure connection points and allowing test engineers to clip on industry standard micro test clips. The small size surface-mount EZBoardWare test points are fully auto-placeable onto PCBs, minimizing installation costs. Available in a range of form factors to match the size of the user's electronic package size and in three stock sizes for maximum choice, the components have been designed to provide specific targets for test engineers to use when testing PCBs, permitting a clip on facility and allowing hands free testing. The main target applications can be found in most markets, ranging from medical and aerospace markets through to the industrial, instrumentation and control systems environment, says the company.