Patent ID: 7330041
Filing Date: 2008-02-12
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A method of testing a device at a target temperature, said device being one of a plurality of devices included on a structure having at least one structure surface with a structure surface area, said method comprising the steps of: (a) inducing a first heat flux through a structure surface over a substantial portion of said structure surface area; (b) inducing a second heat flux through a surface of a local area of said structure, said local area being smaller than, and within, said structure surface area and proximate said device to be tested; (c) sensing the temperature of said local area of said structure while said first heat flux and said second heat flux are induced through said surface; (d) varying said second heat flux in response to the sensed said temperature of said local area so as to achieve said target temperature at said device to be tested; and (e) measuring a performance parameter for said device at said target temperature.