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Connector for testing a semiconductor package

US7438563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2005
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2863
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In one embodiment, a connector is made using a mixture of insulating silicone powder and conductive powder. The connector comprises a connector body formed from the insulating silicone powder and on or more preferably regularly arrayed conductive silicone members that are formed by migrating the conductive powder to a site of the connector corresponding to a solder ball of the semiconductor package. The conductive silicone member comprises a high-density conductive silicone part formed to be proximate an upper surface of the connector body and to protrude therefrom and a low-density conductive silicone part formed in substantial vertical alignment beneath the high-density conductive silicone part, the low-density conductive silicone part having a lower surface exposed from a lower surface of the connector body.

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