Abstract: A membrane probe card is provided. The membrane probe card includes a pressure mechanism having an upper-housing and a support block. The support block has a spring system for providing a distance of travel to the support block. A printed circuit board is coupled to the pressure mechanism for providing electrical connection to a test apparatus. A membrane assembly is coupled to the pads on a wafer for providing electric connection to the printed circuit board. The membrane assembly is a replaceable and modularized component for application to integrated circuits with various layouts and dimensions.

Abstract: An integrated circuit socket having a contact pad is disclosed. The integrated circuit socket comprises the following components. (1) A base unit, consisting of a base, contact pins and an elastomer. The contact pins will provide the electrical contact of the other elements, the elastomer provides the compactness of the assembly. (2) An interposer, comprising flexible film, a stiffener and a stop layer wherein the contact pad of the flexible film may contact with the solder ball of IC device to buffer the pressure formed by a tight contact when IC device is moving downward. The pressure will be dispersed with the flexible film such that the testing signals are transmitted. (3) An adapter unit, capable of positioning the integrated circuit device and includes a depressor to suppress or release the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A replaceable and modularized integrated circuit's socket. The modularized socket comprises: (1) a base unit, it further consists of a base, contact pins and an elastomer. The contact pin will provide the electrical connection of the other elements, the elastomer provides the compactness of the assembly. (2) an interposer, there are positioning holes, contact pads and conducting wires in this interposer. (3) an adapter unit, the unit is capable of positioning the integrated circuit device and includes a depressor to suppress or release the integrated circuit. (4) a cover unit, the cover unit is coupled to said adapter and is capable of moving up and down vertically and drive the depressor to press or release the integrated circuit device. The modularized socket can fit the integrated circuit devices with different sizes and pin assignment, also much easier to repair.

Abstract: An integrated circuit socket having a contact pad is disclosed. The integrated circuit socket comprises: (1) a base unit, it further consists of a base, contact pins and an elastomer. The contact pins will provide the electrical contact of the other elements, the elastomer provides the compactness of the assembly. (2) an interposer, there are a flexible film, a stiffener and a stop layer wherein the contact pad of the flexible film may contact with the solder ball of IC device to buffer the pressure formed by a tight contact when IC device is moving downward. The pressure will be dispersed with the flexible film such that the testing signals are transmitted. (3) an adapter unit, the unit is capable of positioning the integrated circuit device and includes a depressor to suppress or release the integrated circuit.