TWI476410B - 用於改善熱回應的探針卡總成之機械式解耦技術 - Google Patents

用於改善熱回應的探針卡總成之機械式解耦技術 Download PDF

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TWI476410B
TWI476410B TW098140968A TW98140968A TWI476410B TW I476410 B TWI476410 B TW I476410B TW 098140968 A TW098140968 A TW 098140968A TW 98140968 A TW98140968 A TW 98140968A TW I476410 B TWI476410 B TW I476410B
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Keith J Breinlinger
Eric D Hobbs
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01R—MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIABLES
    • G01R31/00—Arrangements for testing electric properties; Arrangements for locating electric faults; Arrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere
    • G01R31/28—Testing of electronic circuits, e.g. by signal tracer
    • G01R31/2851—Testing of integrated circuits [IC]
    • G01R31/2886—Features relating to contacting the IC under test, e.g. probe heads; chucks
    • G01R31/2889—Interfaces, e.g. between probe and tester

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TW098140968A 2008-12-03 2009-12-01 用於改善熱回應的探針卡總成之機械式解耦技術 TWI476410B (zh)

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US12/327,643 US7772863B2 (en) 2008-12-03 2008-12-03 Mechanical decoupling of a probe card assembly to improve thermal response
US12/478,117 US7960989B2 (en) 2008-12-03 2009-06-04 Mechanical decoupling of a probe card assembly to improve thermal response

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