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Definitions and Categories of Test Points

Each test point within a UUT has a number of definitions and categories; these are depicted by shape and colour on the GXY and these attributes can be set in the Spreadsheet Template (for import via Import a UUT from csv) or within the NODES™ environment.
 
Test Point Type
Description
Default Shape
Unknown
Pin of undefined unknown origin
Square
Pin
Basic connector Pin (Default)
Ellipse
Header Pin
Pin on PCB or backplane
Square
Edge Connector
A connector on PCB or similar that slots into an edge of a card
Cone
Terminal Block
A termination block
Cross
Empty Pin
A pin that is not populated
Diagonal Cross
In-line
An inline splice or connection
Diamond
Dot
Used for virtual test points only
Ellipse (1,1)
 
Connector Types
Description
Default Colour
Unspecified
Unknown or unspecified (Default)
Black
Solder
A solder joint
Blue
Screw/Bolt
A screw/bolt to a chassis or terminal block
Cyan
Crimp
Crimped a part of a defined process
Green
Connector
Specific special-to-type connector
Brown
Wire wrap
Wire wrap on a backplane or circuit board
Purple
Press-fit
Press-fit connector
Orange
Wire wrap and press-fit
Combination
Magenta
Push-Fit
 
Orange
Push-Locked
 
Orange
Sprung
 
Orange
Sprung-Locked
 
Orange
Interlocking
 
Brown
IDC
 
Brown
Maint-Free Push
 
Orange
 
Interconnection
Types
Description
Default Colour
Wire
Basic wire connection (Default)
Blue
Track
A PCB track
Green
Shield
A shield on a shielded cable
Brown
Ribbon
A ribbon cable
Purple
Flexible
A flexible plastic tracked interconnection
Cyan
Twist
Twisted cable
Orange
TwistAlt
Multiple twisted cables
Magenta
Unknown
Not known or specified
Black
Braid
A braided cable, strap or bonding lead
Grey
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