Patent ID: 6194905
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A method for temporarily electrically contacting leads of an integrated circuit component to be monitored, said method comprising:providing at least one flexible circuit member having a plurality of electrical contacts disposed thereon, said plurality of electrical contacts being arranged to align with respective leads of the integrated circuit component when said at least one flexible circuit member is placed in engagement therewith, said integrated circuit component being attached to a component carrier, and wherein each electrical contact of said plurality of electrical contacts has a contact surface configured for electrical connection to a respective lead of the integrated circuit component when the at least one flexible circuit member is placed in engagement with the leads of the integrated circuit component, and includes dendrites on each contact surface of the plurality of electrical contacts, said dendrites being configured to prevent slippage between the plurality of electrical contacts and the respective leads when the at least one flexible circuit member is placed in engagement with the leads of the integrated circuit component;placing said at least one flexible circuit member adjacent to the leads of the integrated circuit component attached to the component carrier, with the plurality of electrical contacts aligning with respective leads of the integrated circuit component; andclamping said at least one flexible circuit member against said respective leads of the integrated circuit component, wherein said dendrites on each contact surface of said plurality of electrical contacts prevent slippage between said plurality of electrical contacts and the respective leads of the integrated circuit component.