Patent ID: 6853207
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: G01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of testing at least one contact pin of an electronic component configured for testing electrical characteristics of at least another electronic component connected thereto and having a plurality of laterally distinct contact pins through which said at least another electronic component is tested when connected thereto, said method comprising: providing a test device for accepting said electronic component; providing a measuring instrument electrically communicating with said test device; providing said electronic component, without having any other electronic component connected thereto, having contact pins of said plurality of laterally distinct contact pins protruding from both a first surface of said electronic component and a second surface of said electronic component; contacting at least one contact pin at a point protruding from said first surface of said electronic component with said test device to establish electrical communication between at least said measuring instrument and said at least one contact pin; contacting said at least one contact pin at a point protruding from said second surface of said electronic component with said test device to establish another electrical communication between said measuring instrument and said at least one contact pin: and measuring at least one electrical characteristic of said at least one contact pin with said measuring instrument.