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Probe cards for probing integrated circuits

US8957691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2011
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/31905
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device includes a probe card, which further includes a chip. The chip includes a semiconductor substrate, a test engine disposed in the chip, wherein the test engine comprises a device formed on the semiconductor substrate, wherein the device is selected from the group consisting essentially of a passive device, an active device, and combinations thereof. A plurality of probe contacts is formed on a surface of the chip and electrically connected to the test engine.

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