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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 20, 1999
Applicant:
Inventor:
Amir Roggel, Rehovot, IL;
Assignee:
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01R 3/102 ; G01R 2/708 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01R 3/102 ; G01R 2/708 ;
Abstract
An integrated circuit die test probe has a non-flat tip. In one embodiment, the tip has an elongated pyramid shape that provides a cutting action while probing solder covered conductive pads. The tip shape helps maintain a uniform tip to pad resistance during testing by penetrating the solder layer and avoiding solder residue build up. The test probes significantly reduce the need for cleaning the probe tips to remove residue.