Patent ID: 6407566
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: G01R,H01L

Abstract:
A test module for testing integrated circuit packages having leads extending therefrom, comprising:a module board including a first surface and an opposing second surface; at least one slot disposed on one of said first surface and said second surface of said module board configured to receive at least a portion of an integrated circuit package having leads extending therefrom; a plurality of contact pads disposed in said at least one slot; at least one module adapter configured to retain said integrated circuit package in said at least one slot with at least one of said leads superimposed on a contact pad of said plurality of contact pads; at least one fastener element configured to attach said at least one module adapter to said module board in alignment with said at least one slot; and a plurality of protruding pins disposed on said at least one module adapter, at least one protruding pin of said plurality of protruding pins located and configured to contact and bias at least one of said leads extending from said integrated circuit package against a contact pad of said plurality of contact pads.