Contactor, a method of manufacturing the contactor and a device and method of testing electronic component using the contactor

A device for testing an integrated circuit electronic component provided with a plurality of electrodes using a contactor comprising:

• an insulating base material provided with holes formed at positions corresponding to said electrodes;
• a first conductive layer having contacts which are plastically deformed portions of said first conductive layer, said contacts being provided at positions corresponding to said electrodes for enabling an electrical connection to said electronic component and being protruded from said insulating base material;
• and
• reinforcement members provided on said contacts on a first surface of said contacts, said first surface being facing towards said holes.

A method of testing an integrated circuit electronic component provided with a plurality of electrodes using a contactor comprising:

• an insulating base material provided with holes formed at positions corresponding to said electrodes;
• a first conductive layer having contacts which are plastically deformed portions of said first conductive layer, said contacts being provided at positions corresponding to said electrodes for enabling an electrical connection to said electronic component and being protruded from said insulating base material;
• and
• reinforcement members provided on said contacts on a first surface of said contacts, said first surface being facing towards said holes, said method comprising the step of:
• a) electrically connecting said contacts of said contactor and said electrodes of said electronic component.