Configurable prober for TFT LCD array testing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7319335
APP PUB NO 20050179451A1
SERIAL NO

10889695

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An improved prober for an electronic devices test system is provided. The prober is 'configurable,' meaning that it can be adapted for different device layouts and substrate sizes. The prober generally includes a frame, at least one prober bar having a first end and a second end, a frame connection mechanism that allows for ready relocation of the prober bar to the frame at selected points along the frame, and a plurality of electrical contact pins along the prober bar for placing selected electronic devices in electrical communication with a system controller during testing. In one embodiment, the prober is be used to test devices such as thin film transistors on a glass substrate. Typically, the glass substrate is square, and the frame is also square. In this way, 'x' and 'y' axes are defined by the frame.

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  • APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abboud, Fayez Frank 3 35
Beer, Emanuel San Jose, CA 33 1208
Bocian, Paul Saratoga, CA 5 33
Brunner, Matthias Kirchcheim, DE 50 394
E, Pleasanto, CA 4 88
Johnston, Benjamin Los Gatos, CA 16 131
Kurita, Shinichi San Jose, CA 189 5702
Schmid, Ralf Poin, DE 42 394

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