Abstract:
A probing apparatus for integrated circuit devices comprises a probe card, a probe holder for holding the probe card, a test head and a temperature-adjusting mechanism. The probe card comprises at least one probe capable of forming an electrical connection with the integrated circuit device facing a first surface of the probe card, and the temperature-adjusting mechanism can be positioned on/above a second surface of the probe card. The temperature-adjusting mechanism can be positioned inside the probe card, inside the probe holder or on the probe holder. The test head comprises a plurality of pins configured to form electrical connections with connecting sites of the probe card and test and measurement units and apparatus. The temperature-adjusting mechanism can be positioned on or inside the test head. The temperature-adjusting mechanism comprises a flow line having at least one inlet and a plurality of outlets, and the outlets can be positioned on the second surface of the probe card.
Abstract:
A probing apparatus for integrated circuit devices comprises a probe card, a probe holder for holding the probe card, a test head and a temperature-adjusting mechanism. The probe card comprises at least one probe capable of forming an electrical connection with the integrated circuit device facing a first surface of the probe card, and the temperature-adjusting mechanism can be positioned on/above a second surface of the probe card. The temperature-adjusting mechanism can be positioned inside the probe card, inside the probe holder or on the probe holder. The test head comprises a plurality of pins configured to form electrical connections with connecting sites of the probe card and test and measurement units and apparatus. The temperature-adjusting mechanism can be positioned on or inside the test head. The temperature-adjusting mechanism comprises a flow line having at least one inlet and a plurality of outlets, and the outlets can be positioned on the second surface of the probe card.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a probe and an elastic structure thereof. The probe includes: a first end portion, a second end portion and a plurality of elastic units. The elastic units are disposed between the first end portion and the second portion. Each elastic unit includes a first supporting element and a second supporting element, wherein the first supporting element and the second supporting element are at opposite sides of an axis, and the axis extends along a length of the probe.
Abstract:
A high precision semiconductor probing system includes a probe head, a circuit board positioned above the probe head, and an optical microscope, wherein the probe head has a plurality of vertical probes and at least one cantilever probe having a vertical body positioned therein. The cantilever probe is disposed close to an edge of the probe head and extends laterally out from the probe head, in order to facilitate the visual alignment viewing from top of the probing apparatus. The optical microscope is positioned on top of the probing apparatus and is configured to have a line of sight directed to the tip of the cantilever probe.
Abstract:
A testing apparatus for performing an avalanche test comprises a wafer chuck configured to retain a wafer having a plurality of transistors, an inductor with a first end connected to a drain terminal of the transistor, a power source configured to provide a current to a second end of the inductor through a switch, a meter connected to a source terminal of the transistor through the wafer chuck, and a driver configured to synchronously control the operation of the switch and the operation of the transistor.
Abstract:
A testing apparatus for performing an avalanche test includes a wafer chuck configured to retain a wafer having a plurality of transistors, wherein the wafer chuck includes an insulating body and a plurality of conductors embedded in the insulating body. In one embodiment of the present invention, the device holder includes a plurality of conductors having horizontal sides and longitudinal sides, a plurality of insulating horizontal lines positioned at the horizontal sides, and a plurality of insulating longitudinal lines positioned at the longitudinal sides and intersecting the horizontal lines.
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the present invention, a high frequency circuit board includes a laminate having a top surface with a groove; a semi-rigid cable positioned in the groove of the laminate; and a passivation layer filling the groove; wherein the semi-rigid cable is configured to transmit a high frequency signal, and the semi-rigid cable comprises a central conductor, an outer conductor, and an insulating layer between the central conductor and the outer conductor.
Abstract:
A probing apparatus for integrated circuit devices comprises a probe card, a probe holder for holding the probe card, a test head and a temperature-adjusting mechanism. The probe card comprises at least one probe capable of forming an electrical connection with the integrated circuit device facing a first surface of the probe card, and the temperature-adjusting mechanism can be positioned on/above a second surface of the probe card. The temperature-adjusting mechanism can be positioned inside the probe card, inside the probe holder or on the probe holder. The test head comprises a plurality of pins configured to form electrical connections with connecting sites of the probe card and test and measurement units and apparatus. The temperature-adjusting mechanism can be positioned on or inside the test head. The temperature-adjusting mechanism comprises a flow line having at least one inlet and a plurality of outlets, and the outlets can be positioned on the second surface of the probe card.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a probe structure. The probe structure includes a plurality of bodies and a plurality of protrusions. Each body includes an end portion. Each end portion has a surface. The plurality of protrusions are formed on the surfaces and extend toward a same direction. At least one protrusion is formed on each surface.
Abstract:
A switching matrix includes a plurality of input ports, a plurality of output ports, a plurality of switching devices configured to open and close, an electrical connection between the input ports and the output ports, and an electrical sensor configured to generate a signal by measuring a predetermined electrical property of the electrical connection, the open and close of switching devices is pre-determined by status read from the electrical sensor.