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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 26, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ching Man Tsui, Kwai Chung, HK;
Lap Kei Chow, Kwai Chung, HK;
Hui Fai Ho, Kwai Chung, HK;
Cam Nguyin Ngo, Kwai Chung, HK;
Assignee:
ASM Assembly Automation Limited, Kwai Chung, HK;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B23Q 1/04 ; G65G 4/900 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B23Q 1/04 ; G65G 4/900 ;
Abstract
The present invention provides apparatus for supporting during a testing operation a leadframe formed with at least one row of non-singulated semiconductor devices. The apparatus comprises a main body and a leadframe support member, and the leadframe support member is formed with at least one groove for receiving semiconductor devices such that in use leads extending from said devices lie on a surface of said support member. The invention also relates to a system for transporting devices to and from a test probe head.