US5315240A
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Thermal control system for a semi-conductor burn-in
Assignee: Aetrium Inc
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Filing: 1992-10-27
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Granted: 1994-05-24
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Expires: 2012-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A temperature controller to accurately control the temperature of a device under test (DUT) a heat exchanger in heat exchange relationship with the DUT. A temperature sensor is received within the heat exchange device and thermally isolated therefrom. This temperature sensor measures the temperature of the DUT. A second temperature sensor is received within the heat exchange device and measures the temperature of the heat exchange device. The temperature of the DUT is based on temperature readings from both the sensors.
Inventors
- 👤 Elmer R. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/28; G01R31/2851; G01R31/2855; G01R31/2872; G01R31/2874; G01R31/2886; G01R31/2891
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A temperature controller adapted to releasably engage a burn-in tray to place the temperature controller in communication with a device under test (DUT), the temperature controller including: a heat exchange device adapted to be placed in heat exchange relationship with the DUT; a DUT temperature sensor received within the heat exchange device and thermally isolated from the heat exchange device to measure the temperature of the DUT; a temperature sensor received within the heat exchange device to measure the temperature of the heat exchange device; means to transfer thermal energy into the heat-exchange device; and means to place the heat exchange device in heat transfer relationship with the DUT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A temperature controller adapted to releasably engage a burn-in tray to place the temperature controller in communication with a device under test (DUT), the temperature controller including: a heat exchange device adapted to be placed in heat exchange relationship with the DUT; a DUT temperature sensor received within the heat exchange device and thermally isolated from the heat exchange device to measure the temperature of the DUT; a temperature sensor received within the heat exchange device to measure the temperature of the heat exchange device; means to transfer thermal energy into the heat-exchange device; and means to place the heat exchange device in heat transfer relationship with the DUT.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 1 which includes: means to moveably mount the heat exchange device within the conductive module to ensure flush contact of a heat exchange surface of the heat exchange device with the DUT.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 1 which includes: means to moveably mount the DUT temperature sensor within the heat exchange device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 3 where in the DUT temperature sensor is mounted in a gimbal-like configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 4 wherein the DUT temperature sensor is moveably mounted within the heat exchange devcie and is adapted for movement independent of the movement of the heater.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-05-23 | 1997-11-22 | 1998-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-05-23 | 2001-11-22 | 2002-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-05-23 | 2005-11-22 | 2006-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |