Patent ID: 6075373
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
An inspection device for inspecting one or more inspection targets having a plurality of connection pads comprising:a device main body;a test section for measuring electrical characteristics of said inspection target on the basis of electrical signals from said inspection target;mounting means for mounting said inspection target at predetermined positions with respect to said device main body;a probe card having a plurality of probe pads on an upper surface;electrical connection means for electrically connecting said plurality of connection pads and said plurality of probe pads;a contact block having a plurality of contact pins that contact said plurality of probe pads;an elevating mechanism for detaching said plurality of contact pins from said plurality of probe pads of said probe card;connection means for electrically connecting said plurality of contact pins of said contact block and said test section; andcontact block support/moving means for movably supporting said contact block at a periphery of said probe card.