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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 1998
Filed:
Aug. 02, 1996
Toshiyuki Kiyokawa, Kuki, JP;
Keiichi Fukumoto, Gyoda, JP;
Advantest Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A test section for use in an IC handler capable of testing even high speed operating IC devices with precision is provided. A mounting fixture 62 for connecting a test head 32 of an IC tester with the constant temperature chamber 20 of the IC handler is configured to be detachable with respect to the base 10a of the body of the IC handler, and a socket guide 70 having IC sockets mounted therein is also configured to be detachable with respect to the mounting fixture 62. With this construction, it is possible to minimize the length of the electric path between the performance board 35 and the terminals of the IC sockets. In addition, the IC sockets may be mounted even directly on the performance board 35. It is thus possible to carry out the testing utilizing all types of test heads by preparing various mounting fixtures matching with the test heads used.