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Systems and methods for placing an imaging tool in a test and measurement tool

  • US 10,530,977 B2
  • Filed: 09/12/2016
  • Issued: 01/07/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An analysis system comprisinga test and measurement tool comprising a test and measurement circuit configured to interface with a device under test and to generate measurement data representative of at least one parameter of the device under test, the test and measurement circuit being configured to electrically connect with the device under test to perform measurements at high voltages;

  • an imaging tool attached to the test and measurement tool and configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from a target scene and to generate image data representative of the target scene, the imaging tool comprising a sensor array and a receiving end having a lens configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from the target scene and to direct the received electromagnetic radiation to the sensor array;

    a housing enclosing the test and measurement tool, including the test and measurement circuit, and the imaging tool, the housing comprising an aperture for permitting electromagnetic radiation to enter the housing so that the imaging tool receives the electromagnetic radiation, the housing comprising an insulating coating surrounding at least a portion of the imaging tool, the insulating coating having an opening proximate the imaging tool such that electromagnetic radiation can enter the opening and reach the imaging tool;

    a processor in communication with the test and measurement circuit of the test and measurement tool and the imaging tool and configured to receive and process measurement data and image data; and

    a window separate from the receiving end of the imaging tool and covering the opening in the insulating coating proximate the imaging tool, the window being positioned at least a first distance from the receiving end of the imaging tool;

    whereinthe window covering the opening in the insulating coating of the housing prevents a user from accessing the lens of the imaging tool within the housing via the aperture in the housing; and

    the first distance being associated with electrical characteristics of the window and a voltage rating of the test and measurement circuit so that a user operating the analysis system is electrically isolated from the test and measurement circuit through the imaging tool at least to the voltage rating of the test and measurement circuit via the window and the at least first distance between the window and the receiving end of the imaging tool.

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