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Automated contact alignment tool

US7557594B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2007
Grant dateJul 7, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2891
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for determining the alignment of a plurality of contacts in an electronic testing machine is disclosed. The contacts are swept over an electronic component taking a plurality of electrical readings. These electrical readings are charted against a desired orientation to determine alignment. Alignment can be corrected as necessary using an adjustment mechanism.

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