Patent ID: 6483333
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A system for testing multi-chip modules (MCMs), comprising:a magazine input location configured to receive a magazine containing a plurality of MCMs; a magazine output location configured to receive a magazine emptied of MCMs; a magazine drive configured to advance a magazine from the magazine input location, through an indexing station and to the magazine output location; the indexing station including an indexing head configured and oriented to singulate and guide an MCM from a magazine to a test station as the magazine is advanced through the indexing station; the test station including a test head, the test head including a plurality of test contacts configured to engage an MCM presented at the test station, wherein the test station is configured to administer a predetermined test to an engaged MCM through the plurality of test contacts; at least a first MCM output location configured to allow passage of MCMs passing the predetermined test; and at least a second MCM output location configured to allow passage of MCMs not passing the predetermined test, wherein the at least a first MCM output location, the at least a second MCM output location, the magazine input location and the magazine output location are mutually remotely located.