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Wafer test fixture using a biasing bladder and methodology

US6147506A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1997
Grant dateNov 14, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2831
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A wafer test and burn-in fixture and methodology including a wafer probe having flexible tabs and a load board coupled to the wafer probe using the flexible tabs. The fixture also includes a bladder which biases the wafer probe to contact a wafer. A temperature control apparatus is provided to control the temperature of the wafer probe and the wafer. Tests are performed on the wafer using built-in self tests or wrap wiring tests.

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