Patent ID: 7538565
Filing Date: 2009-05-26
Classification: G01R,H01L,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of probing an electronic component by contacting the electronic component with a plurality of flexible contact elements, the method comprising the steps of: providing a first substrate corresponding to an area of the electronic component to be probed, said substrate having a front surface; mounting and connecting a second substrate to the front surface of the first substrate, said second substrate having a plurality of flexible contact elements bonded to and extending from a surface thereof; urging the first substrate and the electronic component towards one another so that the flexible contact elements make contact with a surface of the electronic component; the flexible contact elements flex and wipe the surface of the electronic component when the flexible contacts contact the electronic components; the flexible contact elements substantially compliantly respond when the flexible contact elements are withdrawn from contacting the electronic component; and at least one of the flexible contact elements includes a protuberance at an end thereof.