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Combined probe head for a vertical probe card and method for assembling and aligning the combined probe head thereof

US8933719B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2011
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R3/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A combined probe head being disposed in a space transformer of a vertical probe card is provided, in which the combined probe head is used for differentiating or segmenting a layout area of the probes in the vertical probe card. The combined probe head may include a locating plate and sub-probe heads. The locating plate may include fixed portions. Each sub-probe head may include corresponding sub-dies and probes inserted between the sub-dies, and each sub-probe head is assembled and fixed in the corresponding fixed portion. Therefore, the layout area of the probes in the vertical probe card can be respectively differentiated or segmented from the sub-probe heads in order to avoid mutual interference under repair process. In addition, a related method for assembling and aligning the above mentioned combined probe head is provided.

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