Patent ID: 6984997
Filing Date: 2006-01-10
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A system for utilizing a multi-probe tester to test an electrical device having a plurality of contact pads, comprising: (a) a multi-probe tester having a plurality of test probes arrayed in a distribution pitch, the multi-probe tester further comprising a tool application program configured to control the plurality of probes; (b) an electrical circuit testing apparatus in circuit connection with the multi-probe tester; and (c) a means for masking test probes; wherein the module has a top surface comprising a first electrical device, the first electrical device having a first plurality of contact pads arrayed in the distribution pitch on a first device top surface; wherein the means for masking test probes is configured to mask at least one first test probe when the plurality of test probes is brought into contact with the first device top surface to form a first electrical engagement with the first plurality of contact pads and a circuit test is run by the testing apparatus, thereby preventing the first at least one test probe from returning a test result to the testing apparatus; and wherein the means for masking test probes comprises at least one software command loaded into the tool application program, said at least one software command configured to cause an input from the first at least one test probe to be disreguarded during a test routine.