Patent ID: 6424167
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A vibration resistant test module for use with semiconductor device test apparatus for testing a device, the test module comprising:a test module top plate with a plurality of openings extending from its upper surface to its lower surface; a test module bottom plate with a plurality of openings extending from its upper surface to its lower surface; and a plurality of spring-and-wire assemblies, each of the spring-and-wire assemblies including: an electrically conducting wire with a top wire end and a bottom wire end; a top electrically conducting spring connector attached to the top wire end; a bottom electrically conducting spring connector attached to the bottom wire end, wherein each of the spring-and-wire assemblies is threaded through a separate opening in the test module top plate, as well as a separate opening in the bottom module test plate, such that the top electrically conducting spring connectors extend at least partially above the upper surface of the test module top plate and the bottom electrically conducting spring connectors extend at least partially below the lower surface of the test module bottom plate, whereby the top electrically conducting spring connectors can engage the test apparatus and the bottom electrically conducting spring connectors can engage the device when the test module is positioned between said test apparatus and said device.