Board stiffeners are used to strengthen the test board to counter the high stresses imparted by automatic test handlers and to provide a stable surface for testing and probing semiconductor devices. In addition, stiffeners are used as mechanical interface between the test head and the test board.

Antares line of board stiffeners are designed and manufactured to meet original OEM specifications. Our extensive manufacturing and engineering capabilities allow us to provide OEM replacement stiffeners, or custom stiffener designs and to ensure that they fit and function perfectly.

Antares provides board stiffeners for the following testers: