Patent ID: 6700397
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A probe assembly for a probe station for inspecting a device under test, comprising:a probe holder adapted to be connected to a positioning device for positioning the probe holder relative to the device under test, said probe holder comprising an elongated first conductive member and a second conductive member extending about said first conductive member and electrically isolated therefrom; a probe cartridge comprising an elongated conductive probe having a probe tip for contacting said device under test and a middle conductive member extending about at least a portion of said conductive probe and electrically isolated therefrom; and a detachable connection between said probe holder and said probe cartridge that provides a sliding fit therebetween such that when connected said first conductive member of said probe holder mates with said elongated conductive probe, and said second conductive member of said probe holder mates with said middle conductive member of said probe cartridge.