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Probe card and test apparatus including the same

US8581612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2010
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/2889
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A probe card and a test apparatus including the probe card for improving test reliability. The probe card may include a first input terminal Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) switch that connects a first input terminal and a first input probe pin, wherein the first input terminal MEMS switch comprises a control portion that receives an operation signal and a connection portion that connects the first input terminal and the first input probe pin. The probe card may further include a first output terminal MEMS switch that connects a first output terminal and a first output probe pin, wherein the first output terminal MEMS switch comprises a control portion that receives the operation signal and a connection portion that connects the first output terminal and the first output probe pin.

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