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Microprobe, measurement system and method

US8484755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2008
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01Q70/08
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microprobe, measurement system and method are disclosed. The microprobe includes a probe tip mounted at a meeting point of a plurality of flexures. The probe tip is moveable upon flexing of one or more of the flexures, each flexure further comprising one or more actuators controllable to flex the flexure and one or more sensors arranged to sense flexing of the flexure.

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