Methods for Making Probe Arrays Utilizing Lateral Plastic Deformation of Probe Preforms

    公开(公告)号:US20240094260A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-21

    申请号:US17384680

    申请日:2021-07-23

    申请人: Microfabrica Inc.

    发明人: Onnik Yaglioglu

    IPC分类号: B21D22/02

    CPC分类号: B21D22/02 C25D1/003

    摘要: Improved probe arrays (e.g. buckling beam arrays) are formed using probe preforms that have desired array spacings but not intended individual probe configurations. Groups of preforms are engaged with one or more deformation plates that cause permanent (i.e. plastic) deformation of the probe preforms to provide probe from deformed probe preforms with desired probe configurations where at least part of the deformation of multiple probe preforms occur simultaneously and where multiple deformations of individual probe preforms may occur in parallel or in series and where deformation is provided by substantially lateral displacement of the one or more deformation plates relative to a permanent or temporary array substrate or one or more different deformation plates. In some variations, the substantial lateral displacement may be accompanied by longitudinal shifting as necessary to accommodate for change in relative longitudinal positioning as lateral displacement occurs.

    Probes with Planar Unbiased Spring Elements for Electronic Component Contact, Methods for Making Such Probes, and Methods for Using Such Probes

    公开(公告)号:US20240094257A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-21

    申请号:US17968601

    申请日:2022-10-18

    申请人: Microfabrica Inc.

    IPC分类号: G01R1/073 G01R1/067 G01R3/00

    摘要: Probes for contacting electronic components include compliant modules stacked in a serial configuration, which are supported by a sheath, exoskeleton, or endoskeleton which allows for linear longitudinal compression of probe ends toward one another wherein the compliant elements within the compliant modules include planar springs (when unbiased). Alternatively, probes may be formed from single modules or back-to-back modules that may share a common base/standoff. Modules may allow for lateral and/or longitudinal alignment relative to array structures or other modules. Planar springs may be spirals, interlaced spirals having common or offset longitudinal levels, with similar or different rotational orientations that are functionally joined, and planar springs may transition into multiple thinner planar spring elements along their length. Compression of probe tips toward one another may cause portions of spring elements to move closer together or further apart.

    Compliant Pin Probes with Extension Springs, Methods for Making, and Methods for Using

    公开(公告)号:US20240094249A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-21

    申请号:US17854756

    申请日:2022-06-30

    申请人: Microfabrica Inc.

    IPC分类号: G01R1/067

    CPC分类号: G01R1/06722

    摘要: Embodiments are directed to probe structures, arrays, methods of using probes and arrays, and/or methods for making probes and/or arrays wherein the probes include at least one flat extension spring segment and wherein in some embodiments the probes also provide: (1) narrowed channel passage segments (e.g. by increasing width of plunger elements or by decreasing channel widths) along portions of channel lengths (e.g. not entire channel lengths) to enhance stability or pointing accuracy while still allowing for assembled formation of movable probe elements, and/or (2) ratcheting elements on probe arms and/or frame elements to allow permanent or semi-permanent transition from a build state or initial state to a working state or pre-biased state.