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

Definitions and Categories of Test Points

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