Test handler apparatus for SMD, BGA, and CSP

摘要

A test handler apparatus (1), having a treatment area (3); a testing station (5) in the treatment area; and an output unit (9) connected to an output of the treatment area. An input unit (2) picks singulated or stripped packages (30) and unloads them on carrier boats (12) in a loading zone (4); a conveyor mechanism (20, 6, 26, 47) transfers the carrier boats (12) from the loading zone through the treatment area to the testing station and from the testing station to the output unit (9). In practice, the carrier boat (4) forms a universal carrier which is able to contain multiple singulated or strip packages for the purpose of testing. Placing packages onto carriers with standardized dimension allows handler equipment to accommodate the packages in singulated or strip condition. <IMAGE>