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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 19, 2008
David Oliver Burke, Balmain, AU;
Stephen John Sleijpen, Balmain, AU;
Jan Waszczuk, Balmain, AU;
Joseph Tharion, Balmain, AU;
David Oliver Burke, Balmain, AU;
Stephen John Sleijpen, Balmain, AU;
Jan Waszczuk, Balmain, AU;
Joseph Tharion, Balmain, AU;
Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd, Balmain, New South Wales, AU;
Abstract
This invention provides for a test stage for a printhead integrated circuit tester for testing operation of printhead integrated circuits mounted on a carrier. The test stage includes a support structure. A fixture is arranged on the support structure and is configured to receive and locate the carrier. A clamping mechanism is arranged on the fixture. The clamping mechanism has at least one clamp assembly for clamping the carrier to the test stage. A controller controls operation of the clamping mechanism.