Semiconductor test socket and contacts

摘要

A semiconductor device test socket is disclosed which includes one or more flexible replaceable shielded solderless multiple contact assemblies. The multiple contact assemblies provide electrical communication between a semiconductor device under test and a semiconductor device test circuit. The semiconductor device has a plurality of accessible terminals contacted by the multiple contact assemblies and is held in an insulating device carrier which also serves to protect the device terminals from damage during insertion of the device into the test socket. The carrier is secured in a test socket base by a releasable latch for testing over a period of time and/or in controlled environments.