International Business Machines Corporation

Robert J Celestino

Robert H Cadwallader

Charles P Coughlin

A coaxial test probe employs a flexible inner conductor that buckles upon the application of an axial load is housed within a conductive outer sheath. The inner probe includes an insulating spacer which forms a recess applied to the protruding end of the inner conductor, such that buckling occurs within recess. A plurality of adjacent probes are mounted on a test fixture at opposing angles to facilitate automatic interrogation of closely spaced contact pads.

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Newburgh, NY, United States of America

Robert J Celestino