公开(公告)号：US20120146679A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US12967302

申请日：2010-12-14

Applicant: Kevin S. Chang ,  Eric D. Hobbs

Inventor： Kevin S. Chang ,  Eric D. Hobbs

IPC: G01R31/00

CPC classification number: G01R1/07378 ,  G01R31/2891

Abstract: A stiffener for a probe card assembly can include decoupling mechanisms disposed within radial arms of the stiffener. The decoupling mechanisms can be compliant in a direction along a radial direction of said radial arm and rigid in a direction perpendicular to said radial arm. The decoupling mechanisms can decouple the stiffener from thermally induced differential radial contraction and expansion of the stiffener relative to the cardholder to which the stiffener is mounted. This can reduce thermally-induced vertical translation of the probe card assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于探针卡组件的加强件可以包括设置在加强件的径向臂内的去耦机构。 去耦机构可以沿着所述径向臂的径向的方向并且在垂直于所述径向臂的方向上是刚性的。 解耦机构可以将加强件与加热元件相对于加强件安装到的卡座上的热引起的差分径向收缩和膨胀相分离。 这可以减少探针卡组件的热诱导垂直平移。

公开(公告)号：US08736294B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US12967302

申请日：2010-12-14

Applicant: Kevin S. Chang ,  Eric D. Hobbs

Inventor： Kevin S. Chang ,  Eric D. Hobbs

IPC: G01R31/00

CPC classification number: G01R1/07378 ,  G01R31/2891

Abstract: A stiffener for a probe card assembly can include decoupling mechanisms disposed within radial arms of the stiffener. The decoupling mechanisms can be compliant in a direction along a radial direction of said radial arm and rigid in a direction perpendicular to said radial arm. The decoupling mechanisms can decouple the stiffener from thermally induced differential radial contraction and expansion of the stiffener relative to the cardholder to which the stiffener is mounted. This can reduce thermally-induced vertical translation of the probe card assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于探针卡组件的加强件可以包括设置在加强件的径向臂内的解耦机构。 去耦机构可以沿着所述径向臂的径向的方向并且在垂直于所述径向臂的方向上是刚性的。 解耦机构可以将加强件与加热元件相对于加强件安装到的卡座上的热引起的差分径向收缩和膨胀相分离。 这可以减少探针卡组件的热诱导垂直平移。

公开(公告)号：US09702904B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US13288925

申请日：2011-11-03

Applicant: Keith J. Breinlinger ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Eric D. Hobbs ,  Michael J. Armstrong ,  John K. Gritters

Inventor： Keith J. Breinlinger ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Eric D. Hobbs ,  Michael J. Armstrong ,  John K. Gritters

IPC: G01R1/067 ,  H01R13/24 ,  G01R1/073 ,  H01R43/16

CPC classification number: G01R1/06716 ,  G01R1/06733 ,  G01R1/07357 ,  H01R13/2407 ,  H01R43/16 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: An electrically conductive contact element can include a first base and a second base with elongate, spaced apart leaves between the bases. A first end of each leaf can be coupled to the first base and an opposite second end of the leaf can be coupled to the second base. A body of the leaf between the first end and the second end can be sufficiently elongate to respond to a force through said contact element substantially parallel with the first axis and the second axis by first compressing axially while said force is less than a buckling force and then bending while said force is greater than the buckling force.

公开(公告)号：US20110128029A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-02

申请号：US13022443

申请日：2011-02-07

Applicant: Eric D. Hobbs ,  Andrew W. McFarland

Inventor： Eric D. Hobbs ,  Andrew W. McFarland

IPC: G01R31/00

CPC classification number: G01R1/07378

Abstract: A stiffener assembly for use with testing devices is provided herein. In some embodiments, a stiffener assembly for use with testing devices can be part of a probe card assembly that can include a stiffener assembly comprising an upper stiffener coupled to a plurality of lower stiffeners; and a substrate constrained between the upper stiffener and the plurality of lower stiffeners, the stiffener assembly restricting non-planar flex of the substrate while facilitating radial movement of the substrate with respect to the stiffener assembly.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种与测试装置一起使用的加强装置。 在一些实施例中，用于与测试装置一起使用的加强件组件可以是探针卡组件的一部分，其可以包括加强件组件，该加强件组件包括联接到多个下加强件的上加强件; 以及限制在所述上加强件和所述多个下加强件之间的衬底，所述加强件组件限制所述衬底的非平面弯曲，同时促进所述衬底相对于所述加强件组件的径向移动。

公开(公告)号：US07884627B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US11860406

申请日：2007-09-24

Applicant: Eric D. Hobbs ,  Andrew W. McFarland

Inventor： Eric D. Hobbs ,  Andrew W. McFarland

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01R1/07378

Abstract: A stiffener assembly for use with testing devices is provided herein. In some embodiments, a stiffener assembly for use with testing devices can be part of a probe card assembly that can include a stiffener assembly comprising an upper stiffener coupled to a plurality of lower stiffeners; and a substrate constrained between the upper stiffener and the plurality of lower stiffeners, the stiffener assembly restricting non-planar flex of the substrate while facilitating radial movement of the substrate with respect to the stiffener assembly.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种与测试装置一起使用的加强装置。 在一些实施例中，用于与测试装置一起使用的加强件组件可以是探针卡组件的一部分，其可以包括加强件组件，该加强件组件包括联接到多个下加强件的上加强件; 以及限制在所述上加强件和所述多个下加强件之间的衬底，所述加强件组件限制所述衬底的非平面弯曲，同时促进所述衬底相对于所述加强件组件的径向移动。

公开(公告)号：US07845072B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-07

申请号：US12343260

申请日：2008-12-23

Applicant: Eric D. Hobbs ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Lunyu Ma ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu ,  Steven T. Murphy ,  Makarand S. Shinde ,  Alexander H. Slocum

Inventor： Eric D. Hobbs ,  Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Lunyu Ma ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu ,  Steven T. Murphy ,  Makarand S. Shinde ,  Alexander H. Slocum

IPC: H05K3/30

CPC classification number: G01R31/2886 ,  G01R1/073 ,  G01R31/31905 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49133 ,  Y10T29/49147 ,  Y10T29/49208 ,  Y10T29/49222

Abstract: A probe card assembly comprises multiple probe substrates attached to a mounting assembly. Each probe substrate includes a set of probes, and together, the sets of probes on each probe substrate compose an array of probes for contacting a device to be tested. Adjustment mechanisms are configured to impart forces to each probe substrate to move individually each substrate with respect to the mounting assembly. The adjustment mechanisms may translate each probe substrate in an “x,” “y,” and/or “z” direction and may further rotate each probe substrate about any one or more of the forgoing directions. The adjustment mechanisms may further change a shape of one or more of the probe substrates. The probes can thus be aligned and/or planarized with respect to contacts on the device to be tested.

Abstract translation: 探针卡组件包括附接到安装组件的多个探针基板。 每个探针衬底包括一组探针，并且每个探针衬底上的探针组合在一起组成一组探针，用于接触待测试的器件。 调整机构构造成赋予每个探针基板以相对于安装组件分别移动每个基板的力。 调节机构可以将每个探针基板转换成“x”，“y”和/或“z”方向，并且可以进一步围绕前述方向上的任何一个或多个旋转每个探针基板。 调节机构可以进一步改变一个或多个探针基板的形状。 因此，探针可以相对于要测试的装置上的触点对准和/或平坦化。

公开(公告)号：US20100264949A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：US12423927

申请日：2009-04-15

Applicant: Eric D. Hobbs

Inventor： Eric D. Hobbs

IPC: G01R31/02 ,  G01R1/073

CPC classification number: G01R31/2889 ,  G01R31/2891

Abstract: A flexure band can comprise structures configured to have elastic properties. Such a band can be stretched but will return generally to its original shape after forces that stretched the band are removed. The flexure band can hold one or more temperature control devices against a peripheral edge of a stiffening frame in a probe card assembly, or the flexure band can itself be a temperature control device. The band can be made of a metal that can be selected to impart one or more of the following properties: low thermal conductivity, high specific heat, generates little to no appreciable contamination, and/or usable over a wide range of temperatures. A material can be added to the band as a full or partial coating that enhances or adds one or more of the above-mentioned possible properties of the metal band.

Abstract translation: 弯曲带可以包括构造成具有弹性特性的结构。 这样的带可以被拉伸，但是在拉伸带的力被去除之后通常将返回到其原始形状。 挠曲带可以将一个或多个温度控制装置保持在探针卡组件中的加强框架的周边边缘上，或者挠曲带本身可以是温度控制装置。 带可以由可以选择以赋予以下特性中的一种或多种的金属制成：低导热性，高比热，几乎不产生明显的污染，和/或可在宽的温度范围内使用。 可以将材料作为增强或增加金属带的上述可能性质中的一种或多种的全部或部分涂层添加到带中。

公开(公告)号：US07732975B1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US12345292

申请日：2008-12-29

Applicant: Eric D. Hobbs ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

Inventor： Eric D. Hobbs ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

IPC: H02N1/00

CPC classification number: H02N1/006

Abstract: A gap-closing actuator includes a stator having one or more first electrodes, a mover having one or more second electrodes interposed among the first electrodes, and a biasing mechanism for applying a non-capacitive bias to the mover for urging the mover to move in a desired direction with respect to the stator. The non-capacitive bias is different from a capacitive force generated between the first and second electrodes when the gap-closing actuator is in operation.

Abstract translation: 间隙关闭致动器包括具有一个或多个第一电极的定子，具有插入在第一电极中的一个或多个第二电极的移动器，以及用于向移动器施加非电容性偏压以推动移动器移动的偏置机构 相对于定子的期望方向。 当间隙关闭致动器运行时，非电容性偏压不同于在第一和第二电极之间产生的电容性力。

公开(公告)号：US07671614B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-02

申请号：US11164737

申请日：2005-12-02

Applicant: Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Eric D. Hobbs ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu ,  Makarand S. Shinde ,  Alexander H. Slocum

Inventor： Benjamin N. Eldridge ,  Eric D. Hobbs ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu ,  Makarand S. Shinde ,  Alexander H. Slocum

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01R31/2891 ,  G01R31/31905

Abstract: Probes of a probe card assembly can be adjusted with respect to an element of the probe card assembly, which can be an element of the probe card assembly that facilitates mounting of the probe card assembly to a test apparatus. The probe card assembly can then be mounted in a test apparatus, and an orientation of the probe card assembly can be adjusted with respect to the test apparatus, such as a structural part of the test apparatus or a structural element attached to the test apparatus.

Abstract translation: 可以相对于探针卡组件的元件调整探针卡组件的探针，探针卡组件可以是探针卡组件的元件，其有助于将探针卡组件安装到测试装置。 然后可以将探针卡组件安装在测试装置中，并且可以相对于测试装置（例如测试装置的结构部分或连接到测试装置的结构元件）来调整探针卡组件的取向。

公开(公告)号：US20080231258A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11690139

申请日：2007-03-23

Applicant: Eric D. Hobbs ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

Inventor： Eric D. Hobbs ,  Gaetan L. Mathieu

IPC: G01R1/06

CPC classification number: G01R31/2889 ,  G01R1/07342

Abstract: A stiffening connector assembly and methods of use are provided herein. In some embodiments a stiffening connector assembly includes a connector configured to be coupled to a substrate; and a mechanism coupled to the connector and configured to restrict rotational movement of the connector with respect to the substrate when coupled thereto. The mechanism may further provide a lateral degree of freedom of movement in a direction substantially parallel to the substrate.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了加强连接器组件和使用方法。 在一些实施例中，加强连接器组件包括被配置为联接到基板的连接器; 以及耦合到所述连接器并且被配置为当连接到所述连接器时相对于所述基板限制所述连接器的旋转运动的机构。 该机构还可以在基本上平行于基底的方向上提供横向移动自由度。