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Test apparatus and method for a semiconductor device

US12394678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2022
Grant dateAug 19, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2896
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of testing a semiconductor device includes forming conductive bumps respectively on a plurality of bonding pads of the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device having the conductive bumps is supported on a substrate stage. A gripper having first and second holders spaced apart from each other is positioned over the conductive bump. The conductive bump is clamped between the first and second holders. The gripper clamping the conductive bump is reciprocated at a constant speed with a predetermined stroke in a horizontal direction parallel with an upper surface of the substrate stage. A reliability of the semiconductor device is determined by measuring a time point at which a crack occurs in an upper wiring connected to the bonding pad.

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