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Apparatus and method for active voltage compensation of electrostatic discharge of a substrate

US8493084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2009
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2893
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A voltage compensation assembly adapted for apparatus having a prober for contacting the electronic elements on a substrate is described. The voltage compensation assembly includes a controller connected to the prober and adapted for active voltage compensation, and a voltage measuring unit connected to the controller and for measuring a voltage on the substrate.

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