Patent ID: 6020749
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A test adapter module for providing access to a device that is to be connected to a substrate, wherein the substrate has points which are to be electrically connected to corresponding points on the device, and the points of the substrate and the points of the device have a common pattern, the module comprising:a plurality of adapter vias arranged in the common pattern;a plurality of test point vias arranged around a periphery of the adapter vias; anda plurality of signal paths connecting at least some of the test point vias with selected adapter vias;wherein the test point vias are adapter vias where each have been cut approximately in half to form a catch portion for receiving and aligning a testing probe; andthe module is to be located between the device and the substrate, and the adapter vias of the module are to electrically connect the points of the substrate and the corresponding points of the device.