Patent ID: 7109725
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: G01R,H01Q

Abstract:
1. A test probe for an integrated circuit that is carried by a printed circuit, the probe comprising a radiofrequency signal generator, an antenna, a power circuit for connecting the antenna to the generator, and means for disposing the antenna opposite from the connections situated in the periphery of an integrated circuit to be tested, to emit (E, B) these radiofrequency signals over these connections, the antenna comprising a wave guide with a horn cover and a core shield, the horn cover having an opening surface that is larger than a span of a surface of a housing of the integrated circuit to be tested, the core shield having a flaring whose sectional surface at the location of its extremity is less at the surface of a housing of the integrated circuit to be tested, means being provided to place the horn cover against the printed circuit, and the core shield, within the horn cover, above the component.