Vacuum lock handler and tester interface for semiconductor devices
US5654631A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/2887
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A semiconductor device test head docking interface system includes a test head plate juxtaposed to a test head. The tester plate includes pairs of outwardly facing spaced vacuum cups and pairs of spaced guiding and locking pins between the cups. A handler plate includes pairs of vacuum cup receiving surfaces spaced to receive the vacuum cups upon a docking of the plates, and pairs of receiving sockets spaced to receive the guiding and locking pins upon a docking of the plates. Rotary actuators are mounted on the tester plate for rotating each of the guiding and locking pins in a respective one of the receiving sockets, such that engagement and a pulling vacuum in the vacuum cups against the vacuum cup receiving surfaces and rotation of the guiding and locking pins, effects docking of the tester plate and handler plate. A Z-axis adjustment is provided in each actuator.
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