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Inspection method and inspection apparatus

US6777967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2001
Grant dateAug 17, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R3/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is an inspection method for inspecting the electrical characteristics of a device by bringing an inspecting probe into electrical contact with an inspection electrode. An insulating film formed on the surface of the inspection electrode is broken by utilizing a fritting phenomenon so as to bring the inspection electrode into electrical contact with the inspection electrode.

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