On-center electrically conductive pins for integrated testing
US9429591B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R1/045
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A structure and method for providing a contact pin between a device under test (DUT) and a load board which provides upper and lower contact point which are axial aligned is disclosed. The pin has an upper (30) and lower (32) section and a hinge (44/46) in between which allow flex of both upper and lower contact (24/26) which, but the axial alignment can provide a direct replacement for POGO pins but with greater reliability. It also includes a structure and method for removing upper pins 230 by use of a modified hinge 244a.
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