Patent ID: 7619429
Filing Date: 2009-11-17
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A probe module for testing an LCD panel having a plurality of test points comprising: a probe base having a plurality of conductive metal traces; a plurality of completely exposed probe pins attached to the probe base, each of the probe pins comprising an elongate body, wherein at least part of the elongated body is bonded to at least one of the plurality of conductive metal traces of the probe base; a flexible circuit interconnect device for connecting the plurality of probe pins to an inspection apparatus; a flexible compression arm attached to a probe base and configured to engage the plurality of probe pins; and at least one adjustment element provided on the probe base configured to variably adjust a pressure of the flexible compression arm against the plurality of probe pins during testing of the LCD panel such that different pressures of the flexible compression arm against the plurality of probe pins produce different contact angles of the probe pins with respect to the test points.