Patent ID: 7367813
Filing Date: 2008-05-06
Classification: G01R,H01R

Abstract:
1. An interface apparatus for testing an integrated circuit package, comprising: a plurality of contact pins having upper end portions, respectively; an upper housing holding the contact pins with the respective upper end portions upwardly projecting from the upper housing; a lower housing; and a resilient supporter held by the lower housing and movably supporting the upper housing; the interface apparatus further comprising a plurality of conductive springs members, wherein the contact pins have lower end portions, respectively; the lower housing has a lower surface; and the conductive spring members extend from the respective lower end portions, at least, to the lower surface of the lower housing; wherein the lower housing has an upper surface and is formed with a plurality of through holes extending between the upper and the lower surfaces, the conductive spring members being disposed in between the upper and lower surfaces through holes, respectively.