Patent ID: 6323669
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
An apparatus for contact testing an IC device, comprising:a burn-in board having a socket and a burn-in board connector installed on an edge of the burn-in board, the burn-in board connector communicating with terminals of the socket;a table on which the burn-in board is placed;an insertion tool for inserting the IC device into the socket of the burn-in board;a removal tool for removing the IC device from the socket of the burn-in board;a contact tester for testing contact integrity between the IC device and the socket; anda contact part comprising a test connector which contacts the burn-in board connector to make an electrical path from the contact tester to the IC device, and a cable which connects the test connector to the contact tester,wherein the table moves such that the burn-in board is transported to make a contact with the test connector.