Method and apparatus for thermally conditioning probe cards

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8400173
APP PUB NO 20100327891A1
SERIAL NO

12492177

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Embodiments of probe cards and methods for fabricating and using same are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for testing a device (DUT) may include a probe card configured for testing a DUT; a thermal management apparatus disposed on the probe card to heat and/or cool the probe card; a sensor disposed on the probe card and coupled to the thermal management apparatus to provide data to the thermal management apparatus corresponding to a temperature of a location of the probe card; a first connector disposed on the probe card and coupled to the thermal management apparatus for connecting to a first power source internal to a tester; and a second connector, different than the first connector, disposed on the probe card and coupled to the thermal management apparatus for connecting to a second power source external to the tester.

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FORMFACTOR INC7005 SOUTHFRONT ROAD LIVERMORE CA 94551

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Hobbs, Eric D Livermore, US 57 951

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