Wave interface assembly for automatic test equipment for semiconductor testing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10393772
APP PUB NO 20170229754A1
SERIAL NO

15016124

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Embodiments of the present disclosure utilize customizable waveguide fabrication technologies (e.g., 3D printer technology) and patch antenna arrays to create adaptable wave interfaces that can provide efficient signal routing for an ATE system. In this fashion, embodiments of the present disclosure allow for arbitrary waveguide routing from port to port and create high density port spacing at the PCB level and which specifically eliminates the large flange required of prior art waveguides. Furthermore, embodiments include the ability to integrate different waveguide components, including power splitters, couplers, terminations, etc., into a single structure. Thus, embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce signal path losses and simplify the mechanical construction of ATE systems while eliminating the need for coax cables and minimizing the length of PCB microstrips.

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ADVANTEST CORPORATION1-6-2 MARUNOUCHI CHIYODA-KU TOKYO 100-0005

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lam, Daniel San Jose, US 22 139
Lee, Don San Jose, US 27 574
McAleenan, Roger San Jose, US 8 49
Miyao, Kosuke San Jose, US 5 39

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