摘要 |
A microelectronic probe element can include a base, a tip, and a spring assembly coupled between the tip and the base. The spring assembly can include a first spring and a second spring, wherein the first spring has a negative stiffness over a predefined displacement range and the second spring has a positive stiffness over the predefined displacement range. The first spring and second spring can be coupled so that the negative stiffness and positive stiffness substantially cancel to produce a net stiffness of the tip relative to the base over the predefined displacement range. |