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Means for testing wire bonds in microelectronic circuits

Assignee: Collins Radio Co
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Filing: 1969-06-05
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Granted: 1971-03-23
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Expires: 1989-06-05
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Abstract

Abstract APPARATUS FOR TESTING WIRE BONDS IN MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUITS INCLUDING A CIRCUIT HOLDER AND GAUGE MEANS WHICH IS MOVABLY SUPPORTED TO TRAVEL TOWARDS OR AWAY FROM SAID CIRCUIT HOLDER. THE GAUGE MEANS INCLUDES WIRE GRASPING MEANS WHICH IS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE GAUGE MEANS. AFTER GRASPING A WIRE IN A MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUIT ON SAID CIRCUIT HOLDER, THE GAUGE MEANS IS MOVED AWAY FROM THE SUPPORT MEANS UNTIL THE WIRE OR BOND FAILS, AND THE FORCE REQUIRED IS REGISTERED BY THE GAUGE MEANS.

Inventors

  • 👤 Michael B Mcshane
  • 👤 Keramet O Ucer

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 15:45
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M99/00; G01L; G01L5/00; G01L5/0028; G01L5/0033

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Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-03-22 1974-09-21 1975-03-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-03-22 1978-09-21 1979-03-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-03-22 1982-09-21 1983-03-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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