Patent ID: 6133745
Filing Date: 2000-10-17
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A module test apparatus comprising:a transportation unit that transports a module;a test unit which comprises:a socket comprising a socket body, a slot to which the module is inserted, a pair of guide openings, which are formed on respective transverse sides of the socket body and extend to respective ends of the slot, and a plurality of socket contacts along inner walls of the slot for electrical connection to the module;a test board on which the socket is placed, the test board inputting and outputting test signals to the module through the socket contacts;a base block on which the test board is placed;an alignment part which is on the base block, the alignment part aligning and supporting the module when the transportation unit loads the module to the socket;an inserting part which is on the base block, the inserting part inserting and thus electrically connecting the module to the socket; anda detaching part which is on the base block, the detaching part detaching the module from the socket, wherein a portion of the detaching part extends from outside of socket to the slot through the guide opening; anda main control unit that supervises a test procedure by providing test signals to the module in the socket and making a judgment of whether the module passes the test.