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Characteristics of low force contact process for MEMS probe cards
Using an atomic force microscope (AFM) system and micromachined cantilever probes, we have investigated the relationship between contact forces and the fritting which should be utilized for making contact to IC pads in MEMS probe cards. As a result, it has been clarified that a stable low-resistance...
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Published in: | Sensors and actuators. A, Physical Physical, 2002-04, Vol.97, p.462-467 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Using an atomic force microscope (AFM) system and micromachined cantilever probes, we have investigated the relationship between contact forces and the fritting which should be utilized for making contact to IC pads in MEMS probe cards. As a result, it has been clarified that a stable low-resistance contact to Al and Cu films can be obtained without applying contact forces larger than 15
μN, when the applied voltage is larger than 15
V. Also, we have found that then the adhesion forces between the probe and films are less than 45
μN. In addition, the applicability of an electroplated-Ni cantilever probe card to the test of 20-μm-pitch pad IC is discussed. |
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ISSN: | 0924-4247 1873-3069 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0924-4247(01)00822-6 |