Contact assembly for automatic test handler
US5227717A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R1/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A contact assembly for use in testing electronic devices such as integrated circuits (IC's) and the like. The contact assembly has a test fixture having a test contactor, a corresponding carrier module aligned on a test tray for positioning the electronic devices to be tested in alignment with the test fixture, and a vertical drive for driving the carrier module to meet with the test contactor. The vertical drive is provided with an individual drive for giving an additional contact force to said carrier module and said test contactor. The vertical drive further includes a lead pusher for ensuring ideal contact pressure for the leads of the electric devices with the test contactor. The carrier module is provided with a plurality of slits for separating the leads of the electric devices and inviting the test contactor.
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