Carrier for a module integrated circuit handler
US6425178B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53265
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A module integrated circuit (IC) carrier is used to move module ICs through a testing machine. The module IC carrier has a housing with a pair of installation elements installed parallel to one another in a receiving space of the housing. A plurality of holding members are installed on each of the installation elements. Each holding member on one of the installation elements faces a corresponding holding member on the other of the installation elements. Module ICs are held between corresponding pairs of the holding members. The holding elements can be biased towards each other to help hold the module ICs. Each holding element may include a rotator with a grooved edge which helps to hold a module IC, and which allows the module ICs to be easily inserted into and removed from the carrier.
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