Patent ID: 7362111

Claim:
A device for testing an electronic component, comprising: a component fixture configured to receive at least one electronic component to be tested having a plurality of protruding electrical connecting structures on a first surface thereof and an associated plurality of electrical connecting structures on an opposing, second surface thereof in a manner wherein the plurality of protruding electrical connecting structures on the first surface and the associated plurality of electrical connecting structures on the second surface of the at least one electrical component are exposed; a first contact plate having a plurality of first test contacts disposed adjacent a first side of the component fixture, wherein the first contact plate is configured for linear movement toward the first surface of the at least one electrical component to establish temporary contact between the plurality of first test contacts on the first contact plate and the plurality of protruding electrical connecting structures on the first surface of the at least one electrical component; and a second contact plate having a plurality of second test contacts corresponding to the plurality of first test contacts and disposed adjacent a second side of the component fixture, wherein the second contact plate is configured for linear movement toward the second surface of the at least one electrical component to establish temporary contact between the plurality of second test contacts on the second contact plate and the associated plurality of electrical connecting structures on the second surface of the at least one electrical component.