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Arcuate blade probe

US7248065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2005
Grant dateJul 24, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R1/06738
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An arcuate blade probe is disclosed. The arcuate blade probe includes a shaft with a pair of faces that converge towards each other along a probe axis and terminate at a single edge that includes an arcuate profile. The arcuate profile provides a surface that makes an electrical connection between the edge and a node to be probed. The connection can be made along at least one portion of the edge. The edge can be used to probe lead-based and lead-free solder on the pads of vias and test pads. The arcuate profile give the edge a gradual arc that does not come to a sharp point so that the edge can probe vias with plugged holes.

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