Patent ID: 6031383
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A probe station for low current, low voltage parametric measurement of a device under test comprising:a base having a platform with a central opening,a cover assembly for the central opening, said cover assembly defining an inspection opening and a plurality of probe openings located around the inspection opening,a chuck support for said device under test,positioning apparatus disposed beneath the platform and adapted to move and position the chuck support,at least one probe manipulator disposed above the platform,a probe support attached to and positionable by the probe manipulator, said probe support comprising a guarded connection box, a first substantially vertical member depending from the connection box and extending through one of said probe openings, and a second member supported from the first member and extending toward a location viewable through said inspection opening,a probe holder disposed on the second member, andguarding cable means connected between the connection box and the probe holder.