Built-In Component Rubber Socket for Shorter Test Signal Paths
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rubber sockets lack a built-in component structure, necessitating separate mounting of components on semiconductor devices or test devices, which increases device size and interferes with signal transmission characteristics.
Innovation Solution
A rubber socket with a built-in component, comprising a conductive sheet, connection sheet, and guide sheet, allowing for direct electrical testing without additional mounting, and featuring detachable connection sheets for easy replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If components are mounted on the semiconductor device or test device, then electrical testing can be performed, but the device size increases and signal transmission characteristics are deteriorated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the component with the rubber socket by embedding it in the insulating material. The component is positioned within the rubber socket structure, allowing electrical testing to be performed without mounting components separately on the semiconductor device or test device, thereby avoiding increased device size while maintaining testing capability
Solution Approach 2:
The component is nested within the rubber socket's insulating material structure. The insulating material surrounds and supports the component, creating a compact integrated assembly that eliminates the need for separate component mounting and interface substrates
2Reliability
If components are mounted on the semiconductor device or test device, then electrical testing can be performed, but signal transmission characteristics are deteriorated due to increased signal path
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the component directly into the rubber socket structure, the patent shortens the signal path. The component communicates directly with the conductive parts through the insulating material without requiring additional interface substrates or extended connection paths, thereby improving signal transmission characteristics
3Reliability
If components are mounted on the semiconductor device or test device, then electrical testing can be performed, but interface substrate must be installed causing interference
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the component, insulating material, and conductive parts into a single integrated rubber socket assembly. This eliminates the need for separate interface substrates and reduces structural complexity by removing unnecessary intermediate components that could cause interference
Solution Approach 2:
The rubber socket structure serves multiple functions: it provides insulation, supports the component, enables electrical connection through conductive parts, and eliminates the need for separate interface substrates. This multi-functionality reduces overall structural complexity while maintaining testing capability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Reduces device size, improves signal transmission characteristics, and enhances productivity by eliminating component interference and enabling easy replacement of damaged parts.
Implementation Method 1
a conductive part (115) including an electrode conductive part (111) formed in a form in which a plurality of conductive particles are included in an elastic insulating material
Implementation Method 2
the rubber socket has the advantage of being able to absorb mechanical shock or deformation
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a rubber socket having a structure with a built-in component. In the rubber socket with a built-in component, a connection sheet having components attached to an upper surface, a lower surface, or upper and lower surfaces of a conductive sheet composed of a conductive part and an insulating part is detachably coupled to the upper surface, the lower surface, or the upper and lower surfaces, and a guide sheet made of an inelastic insulating material is attached to an upper side, a lower side, or upper and lower sides of the connection sheet, and characteristics of a tester or a device to be tested may be tested using the components.