Patent ID: 7737708
Filing Date: 2010-06-15
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A contact spanning a space separating, and for providing electrical communication between, a single lead of an integrated circuit to be tested by a tester apparatus and a pad of a load board interfacing with the tester apparatus, said contact comprising: a rigid insulating lamina having oppositely facing sides and a profile including a first end and a second end: first and second conductive points of engagement rigidly mounted on the first and second ends respectively of the insulating lamina, said first conductive point of engagement for engaging the lead of the integrated circuit and said second conductive point of engagement for engaging the pad of the load board; a first conductive trace on one side of said insulating lamina and extending from said first end of said insulating lamina to said second end thereof and electrically connected to each of the first and second conductive points of engagement, for electrical connection to the lead and the pad respectively through the first and second conductive points of engagement; and a second conductive trace on the other side of said insulating lamina and extending from said first end of said insulating lamina to said second end thereof and electrically connected to each of the first and second conductive points of engagement, for electrical connection to the lead and the pad respectively through the first and second conductive points of engagement.