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Translators coupleable to opposing surfaces of microelectronic substrates for testing, and associated systems and methods

US9222965B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2014
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2224/16225
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Translators coupleable to opposing surfaces of microelectronic substrates for testing, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. An arrangement in accordance with one embodiment includes a microelectronic substrate having a first major surface, a second major face facing opposite from the first major surface, and electrically conductive through-substrate vias extending through the substrate and electrically accessible from both the first and second surfaces. The arrangement further includes a first translator releasably connected to the substrate and positioned in a first region extending outwardly from the first surface, the first translator including first electrical signal paths that access the vias from the first surface, and a second translator releasably connected to the substrate simultaneously with the first translator, the second translator being positioned in a second region extending outwardly from the second surface, the second translator including second electrical signal paths that access the vias from the second surface.

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