Patent ID: 7323861
Filing Date: 2008-01-29
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A standardization module for standardizing tester channels of a tester unit using a standardization unit, comprising: a first surface on which a plurality of first contact faces are arranged on a first plane for connecting to the tester channels, wherein the plurality of first contact faces are configured to make direct physical contact in a planar manner, with respect to the first plane, with a plurality of contact-making needles of a contact-making card of the tester unit, the contact-making needles being configured to make direct physical contact with one or more integrated circuits formed on a wafer; and a second surface on which a plurality of second contact faces are arranged for selectable contact with a moveable measuring tip of the standardization unit; and a plurality of connections respectively connecting each one of the first contact faces to a respective one of the second contact faces wherein the first contact faces are arranged according to a first pattern on the first surface and the second contact faces are arranged according to a second pattern on the second surface, the first and second patterns being different, wherein each second contact face has a larger surface area than the respectively connected first contact face.