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Wafer probe with mounted amplifier

CA 1252221 A · Owner: Tektronix, Inc. · Inventors: Flegal, R. Timothy; Mccamant, Angus J.; Strid, Eric W.

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A wafer probe comprises a support member having an end region which is shaped to permit the end region to be brought into close proximity with a component under test. An amplifier is mounted on the support member at its end region. A conductive probe element is attached to the amplifier and is electrically connected to the amplifiers input terminal. A transmission line is connected to the amplifier's output terminal for transmitting signals from the amplifier to a measurement instrument.

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  • Granted April 4, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 4, 2006.
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FiledDecember 22, 1986
GrantedApril 4, 1989
Term endedApril 4, 2006
Patent numberCA 1252221 A
Classification (IPC)G01R1/06 +1 more

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1987198919911993199519971999200120032005Application filedDec 22, 1986Patent grantedApril 4, 1989Term endedApril 4, 2006

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