Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Electrically conductive pins for load boards lacking Kelvin capability for microcircuit testing
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Application No.: US14329057Application Date: 2014-07-11
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Publication No.: US09606143B1Publication Date: 2017-03-28
- Inventor: Jeffrey C. Sherry
- Applicant: Johnstech International Corporation
- Applicant Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Assignee: Johnstech International Corporation
- Current Assignee: Johnstech International Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Agency: Altera Law Group, LLC
- Main IPC: G01R1/067
- IPC: G01R1/067 ; G01R3/00

Abstract:
A device under test (DUT) has terminals connected to electrically conductive contacts which are in turn connect to a load board and to a test signal source. A second set of kelvin terminals are likewise connected to the DUT, but by pass the load board for connection to a test signal source. The kelvin terminals extend distally away from the DUT and are bonded to a flex circuit at their distal ends so that they make electrical and mechanical contact with the flex circuit. An intermediary terminal block receives the flex circuit and a ribbon cable or other wire connects to a test signal source. The entire circuit then circumvents the use of the load board.
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