Abstract:
An improved electronic component handler and associated improved test plate are shown. A guide on the test plate is used to intersect the testing apertures to eliminate misalignment of the component loading frame and the aperture to ensure easy insertion of components into the test apertures.
Abstract:
A gap set device for an electronic component handler is provided. The electronic component handler includes a test module operative to load, test and unload electronic components. The electronic components are received in test pockets provided on a test plate. The test pockets include at least one corner relief to improve loading efficiency.
Abstract:
Test plates with improved test pockets are described herein. One embodiment is a circular test plate comprising a plurality of test pockets, each test pocket being a quadrilateral hole in the test plate, and each quadrilateral hole having four sides and four corners located at the intersections of the sides. Each of the four corners comprises at least one corner having a corner relief that extends from and intersects each of the at least one corner's two intersecting sides, and any remaining corners not having a corner relief. The test plate can be incorporated into a component handler.
Abstract:
A gap set device for an electronic component handler is provided. The electronic component handler includes a test module operative to load, test and unload electronic components. The electronic components are received in test pockets provided on a test plate. The test pockets include at least one corner relief to improve loading efficiency.
Abstract:
An improved electronic component handler and associated improved test plate are shown. A guide on the test plate is used to intersect the testing apertures to eliminate misalignment of the component loading frame and the aperture to ensure easy insertion of components into the test apertures.
Abstract:
A component handler includes an improved test seat having a shape that ensures that an electronic component seated in the test seat is in an appropriate orientation for parametric testing. The test seat has a base surface and first and second opposed seat side surfaces separated by generally increasing distances from a narrower notch end to a wider notch end. There is an opening at the narrower notch end. An electronic component is seated within this test seat such that the first and second side surfaces of the electronic component rest against the first and second seat side surfaces. A side surface side margin on which is formed a wraparound electrode is exposed by an opening at the narrower notch end and a second side surface side margin on which is formed a second wraparound electrode is exposed by an opening at the wider notch end.