Probe out-of-position sensing for automated test equipment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8901947
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13629924

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Detecting misalignment of test probes with component carriers in an automated test system is taught. Automated test systems for testing electronic components can have electronic components held in component carriers in preparation for testing. Testing can include moving test probes through openings provided in the component carrier to contact the electronic components held therein. Aspects of disclosed implementations use force feedback from the test probes to determine if the test probes have successfully contacted the electronic component without, for example, contacting the component carrier.

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  • ELECTRO SCIENTIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boatright, Daniel Joel Tigard, US 1 2
Emery, Joseph Johann Vancouver, US 1 2
Huntington, James Ray Beaverton, US 1 2
Kim, Jae H Lake Oswego, US 35 507
Stocks, Michael Charley Portland, US 1 2

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