Patent ID: 6522157
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
A mechanism for connecting a test head to an automatic handler, comprising:a first contacting member for contacting with the test head, the first contacting member being provided in the automatic handler; a first piping portion provided on the first contacting member; a second contacting member for contacting with the first contacting member in the automatic handler, the second contacting member being provided in the test head; a second piping portion provided on the second contacting member; and a fluid supply means for keeping a testing environment for an IC under test by supplying fluid for preventing a frost formation in the test head through the first piping portion and the second piping portion; wherein the first piping portion is connected to the second piping portion by contacting the first contacting member with the second contacting member when a testing portion of the test head is inserted into the automatic handler.