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Adjustment mechanism

US7368930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2006
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/31905
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A probe card assembly can comprise a support structure to which a plurality of probes can be directly or indirectly attached. The probes can be disposed to contact an electronic device to be tested. The probe card assembly can further comprise actuators, which can be configured to change selectively an attitude of the support structure with respect to a reference structure. The probe card assembly can also comprise a plurality of lockable compliant structures. While unlocked, the lockable compliant structures can allow the support structure to move with respect to the reference structure. While locked, however, the compliant structures can provide mechanical resistance to movement of the support structure with respect to the reference structure.

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