CA1195783A - Process for the production of a matrix of electronic components - Google Patents
Process for the production of a matrix of electronic componentsInfo
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
Process for the production of a matrix of electronic components comprising p rows and q columns, making it possible to obtain a matrix of components, whereof all the components function correctly, wherein it comprises:
- forming n groups of r submatrixes of not electrically interconnected components, the electronic components of the same submatrix being electrically interconnected;
- determining then in each group of submatrixes, a non- defective submatrix and interconnecting the thus determined submatrixes, in such a way as to form the matrix of components having p rows and q columns.
Process for the production of a matrix of electronic components comprising p rows and q columns, making it possible to obtain a matrix of components, whereof all the components function correctly, wherein it comprises:
- forming n groups of r submatrixes of not electrically interconnected components, the electronic components of the same submatrix being electrically interconnected;
- determining then in each group of submatrixes, a non- defective submatrix and interconnecting the thus determined submatrixes, in such a way as to form the matrix of components having p rows and q columns.
Description
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PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MA~RIX OF ELECTRONIC
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COMPON~NTS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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The present invention relates to a process for the production of a matrix of electronic components.
It is applicable to any matrix arrangement of electronic components and in particular to a matrix of elements used for the control of a display screen, such as transistors controlling a liquid crystal or electro-luminescent display screen, or such as optical detectors.
In a matrix of components having p rows andq columns of components, which are electrically inter-connected, the electrical excitat30n of a component ij located at the intersection of row i, i being an integer such that 1 ~i ~p, and column j, j being an integer such that 1 ~j ~q, is carried out by exciting (applying a voltage) simultaneously to the row i of components and the column j of components.
When it is wished to successively excite all the components, excitation generally takes place by simultaneously exciting all the columns and whilst seguentially exciting the rows, i.e. by carrying out a line-by-line scan.
Consequently, in such a matrix of components, the presence of a defective component leads to disturbances, not only at said component, but also at the row and column of components correspondîng thereto, which creates a much more serious fault.
In order to obviate ~ese problems, use is made of a redundancy at each component, i.e. the number ~..
~9~7~3 of components at each intersection between rows and columns is multiplied. Consequently, if one of the compon~nts of a given crossing or intersection is defective, it can be replaced by another component corresponding to the same crossing.
The formation of a matrix of electronic components, starting from several series of components consists, after the production of the component, the testing of the components of the same crossing, choosing the non-defective component for each crossing and electrically interconnecting the chosen components.
This redundancy procedure has numerous disadvantages, because all the components which have to form the matrix must be tested and are then inter-connected. Thus9 this test causes pro~lems of~ccessto each component. Moreover, it is a long and irksome task to test each component. In addition, the use of several components for an intersection of a row and column causes a certain number of technical problems and particularly problems regarding the overall dimensions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a process for the production of a matrix of electronic components making it possible to obviate these disadvantages.
In particular, it makes it possible to test the various components having to form the matrix in a relatively simple manner.
More specifically, the present invention relates to a process for the production of a matrix s~
of electronic components comprising p rows and q columns, making it possible toobtain a matrix of components, whereof all the components function correctly, wherein it comprises:
- forming n groups of r submatrixes of not electrically interconnected components, the electronic components of the same submatrix being electrically interconnected;
- determining in each group of submatrixes, a non-defective submatrix and interconnecting the thus determined submatrixes, in such a way as to form the matrix of components having p rows and q columns.
In orded to obtain a high probability of finding a non-defectiYe submatrix in the submatrixes of one group, use is preferably made of at least three submatrixes per group.
According to the invention9 the determination and connection of the non-defective submatrixes comprises:
- choosing in an arbitrary manner one of the r submatrixes of each group of submatrixes;
- interconnecting the chosen submatrixes;
- testing the thus obtained matrix in order to determine the possibly defective submatrixes;
- destroying the connections of these defective submatrixes;
- connecting the non-defective submatrixes to other submatrixes, chosen in an arbitrary manner from the groups including defective submatrixes; and - repeating the aforementioned operations until a matrix is obtained, whereof all the components function completely correctly.
~ ~3S~3 This process makes it possible to limit the number of operations to be carried out for determining the non-defective submatrixes to be connected. Thus, the obtaining of a matrix, whereGf all the components function correctly takes place by choosing groups of non-defective components, i.e. non-defective submatrixes, and not by choosing each individual component.
Preferably, the connections of the defective submatrixes are destroyed by using a laser beam.
According to preferred embodiments of the process according to the invention9 the testing of the matrix obtained consists of:
- sequentially exciting each row of components and sequentially collecting the output signal for each row, so as to test each row;
- sequentially excit;ng each column of components and sequentially collecting the output signal at each column, so as to test each column, and - sequentially exciting each row of components and collecting the output signal in parallel on the columns, so as to perform a test between the rows and the columns.
This test makes it possible to detect defects in the rows and columns of the matrix obtained.
In order to test each component of the matrix obtained, according to the invention, it is possible to carry out a supplementary testing stage.
This stage consists of sequentially exciting each row of components and collecting the output signal in parallel ~ ~ ~57~3 on the columns, by supplying a beam of delocalized electrons over the entire matrix obtained, so as to test the satisfactory operation of each component.
ESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING AND THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The invention is described in greater detail hereinafter relative to a non-limitative embodiment and the attached drawing, which shows the different stages of the process according to the invention.
With reference to the single drawing, the production process according to the invention consists of firstly producing n groups 2 of r submatrixes 4 of electronic component 6, r and n being positive integers. The drawing shows 12 groups of submatrixes to 21, 22..... 212, each ~rmed by three subtnatrixes 4a, 4b and 4c. In the same submatrix 4, the electronic components 6 are electrically interconnected by means of electrical conductors 8. The construction of each submatrix of electronic components takes place in a conventional manner. Then, in each group 2 of sub-matrixes 4, is determined a submatrix 4 which functionscorrectly and the chosen submatrixes 4 are interconnected.
The connectîon of the submatrixes chosen takes place by means of switches or interrupters 10 having a plurality of branches, in this case three possible branches.
The drawing shows a possible connection of submatrix 4a of group 21 to submatrix 4b of group 2~, the latter being connected to submatrix 4a of 23, etcO
Part A of the drawing is a diagrammatic plan view of the matrix, which makes it easier to see the connection ~ ~ 9 5 between the different submatrixes.
The submatrixes 4a, 4b, 4c of the same group 2 constitute a redundancy of submatrixes making it possible to reliably obtain a final matrix of electronic component 6, whereof all the components function correctly. This final matrix, such as for example that shown in the drawing and carrying reference 12, has p rows i of components and q columns j of components.
In order to have a high probability that in each group 2 of submatrixes, there is a submatrix 4 whereof all the points flmction correctly, i.e. a probability close to 1, preferably use is made of a redundancy at least equal to 3, i.e. the number r is at least equal to 3.
The realisation of a matrix, according to the invention, can advantageously be used for obtaining a matrix of electronic components, such as transistors, used in the addressing of elements, e.g. liquid crystal in a display screen. These transistors can either be thin layer transistors, or MOSFET transistors (metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor).
A description will now be given of the way of determining, according to the invention, the non-defectlve submatrixes of each group to be electrically interconnected.
The first stage of this termination consists of choosing in an arbitrary manner, within each group 2 of submatrixes, a submatrix 4 and electrically inter ~ ~57~3 connecting the chosen submatrixes. In the case of three submatrixes per group, there are 12 possible combinations for connecting a submatrix of one group to one o the three submatrixes of the four adjacent groups.
The second stage consists of testing, in the manner to be shown hereinafter, the matrix obtained in this way, so as to determine the possibly defective submatrixes, said matrix possibly being that shown in the drawing. Then, the connections of the submatrixes shown to be defective by the test are destroyed. They are destroyed e.g. by subjecting the faulty connections to a laser beam action. For example, if the test reveals that submatrix 4b of group 22 does not function correctly or at all, the three connections of said submatrix 4b connecting it to submatrix 4a of group 21, to submatrix 4a of group 23 and of submatrix 4a of group 26 are destroyed.
The following stage of the process consists of choosing in an arbitrary manner from within the group having the defective submatrixes, e.g. in the group 22 having the defective submatrix 4b, another submatrix, e.g. submatrix 4c of group 22 and connecting these new chosen submatrixes to the other submatrixes, e.g. connecting submatrix 4c o~ group 22 respectively to submatrix 4a of group 21 (part A of the drawing)~
to submatrix 4a of group 23 and to submatrix 4a of group 26.
These operations must be repeated until a final matrix is obtained, whereof all the components ~ ~ 5 7 ~3 function correctly. Obviously, it may happen that the first matrix is completely satisfactory.
A description will now be given of the way of testing the matrix obtained, during the connection of the submatrixes in an arbitrary manner, in order to determine the possibly defective submatrixes.
The first stage of this test consists of determining the electrical continuity of each row i of electronic component 6 of the matrix obtained.
This can be carried out by sequentially exciting the rows i, in the same way as it will be done during the subsequent operation of the matrix, and by collecting the output signal for each row. For example, lS the excitation signal can be supplied by the inputs EQ , to the left of the drawing, and the output signal can be collected on outputs S~ to the right of the drawing. If no defect is detected, the following stage of the test is carried out.
The second stage of the test consists of determining the electrical continuity of each column j of electronic components. As in the case of the control of the rows, this can be carried out by sequentially exciting the columns and by collecting the output signal for each column. For example~ th~
excitation signal can be supplied by inputs Ec, at the top of the drawing, and the output signal can be collected on outputs Sc, at the bottom of the drawing. As hereinbefore, if no defect is detected, it is possible to pass to the following stage of the test.
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The third stage of the test consists of carrying out a control between the rows and columns of the matrix obtained. This can be carried out by sequentially exciting rows i and by collecting the output signal in parallel on columns j. For example, it is possible to supply the excitation signal by inputs E~ and collect the output signal simultaneously on outputs Sc.
These three testing stages are adequate for detecting defects in the rows and columns and which are most serious for a matrix of electronic components. These three testing stages can be carried out by a simple potential difference reading between the output and input signals. A large potential difference between the input and output of the signal corresponds to a defect in the matrix obtained.
In the case of electronic components used in the control of a display screen~ e.g. transistors, these three testing stages can be carried out by addressing the display elements, e.g. liquid crystal, and by carrying out an optical reading. In this case, the appearance of black display elements (i.e. non-excited) corresponds to a defect in the matrix obtained.
Another test procedure which can be used consists of an electron beam, or infrared thermography.
In order to more thoroughly test each electronic component of the matrix, it is possible to carry out a supplementary testing stage, which consists of sequentially exciting rows i and collecting the output signal in parallel on columns j, as in the ~ ~ ~57~3 preceding stage by supplying, simultaneously with the excitation, a beam of delocalized elec~rons to the entire matrix of components. This supplementary stage corresponds to the subsequent operation of the matrix, when the latter is completely produced.
The not shown electrical circuit making it possible to carry out the different stages of the testing of the matrix obtained, can be the same as those used for the subsequent operation of the matrix, or can be other circuits which are easily realisable by the Expert.
PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MA~RIX OF ELECTRONIC
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COMPON~NTS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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The present invention relates to a process for the production of a matrix of electronic components.
It is applicable to any matrix arrangement of electronic components and in particular to a matrix of elements used for the control of a display screen, such as transistors controlling a liquid crystal or electro-luminescent display screen, or such as optical detectors.
In a matrix of components having p rows andq columns of components, which are electrically inter-connected, the electrical excitat30n of a component ij located at the intersection of row i, i being an integer such that 1 ~i ~p, and column j, j being an integer such that 1 ~j ~q, is carried out by exciting (applying a voltage) simultaneously to the row i of components and the column j of components.
When it is wished to successively excite all the components, excitation generally takes place by simultaneously exciting all the columns and whilst seguentially exciting the rows, i.e. by carrying out a line-by-line scan.
Consequently, in such a matrix of components, the presence of a defective component leads to disturbances, not only at said component, but also at the row and column of components correspondîng thereto, which creates a much more serious fault.
In order to obviate ~ese problems, use is made of a redundancy at each component, i.e. the number ~..
~9~7~3 of components at each intersection between rows and columns is multiplied. Consequently, if one of the compon~nts of a given crossing or intersection is defective, it can be replaced by another component corresponding to the same crossing.
The formation of a matrix of electronic components, starting from several series of components consists, after the production of the component, the testing of the components of the same crossing, choosing the non-defective component for each crossing and electrically interconnecting the chosen components.
This redundancy procedure has numerous disadvantages, because all the components which have to form the matrix must be tested and are then inter-connected. Thus9 this test causes pro~lems of~ccessto each component. Moreover, it is a long and irksome task to test each component. In addition, the use of several components for an intersection of a row and column causes a certain number of technical problems and particularly problems regarding the overall dimensions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a process for the production of a matrix of electronic components making it possible to obviate these disadvantages.
In particular, it makes it possible to test the various components having to form the matrix in a relatively simple manner.
More specifically, the present invention relates to a process for the production of a matrix s~
of electronic components comprising p rows and q columns, making it possible toobtain a matrix of components, whereof all the components function correctly, wherein it comprises:
- forming n groups of r submatrixes of not electrically interconnected components, the electronic components of the same submatrix being electrically interconnected;
- determining in each group of submatrixes, a non-defective submatrix and interconnecting the thus determined submatrixes, in such a way as to form the matrix of components having p rows and q columns.
In orded to obtain a high probability of finding a non-defectiYe submatrix in the submatrixes of one group, use is preferably made of at least three submatrixes per group.
According to the invention9 the determination and connection of the non-defective submatrixes comprises:
- choosing in an arbitrary manner one of the r submatrixes of each group of submatrixes;
- interconnecting the chosen submatrixes;
- testing the thus obtained matrix in order to determine the possibly defective submatrixes;
- destroying the connections of these defective submatrixes;
- connecting the non-defective submatrixes to other submatrixes, chosen in an arbitrary manner from the groups including defective submatrixes; and - repeating the aforementioned operations until a matrix is obtained, whereof all the components function completely correctly.
~ ~3S~3 This process makes it possible to limit the number of operations to be carried out for determining the non-defective submatrixes to be connected. Thus, the obtaining of a matrix, whereGf all the components function correctly takes place by choosing groups of non-defective components, i.e. non-defective submatrixes, and not by choosing each individual component.
Preferably, the connections of the defective submatrixes are destroyed by using a laser beam.
According to preferred embodiments of the process according to the invention9 the testing of the matrix obtained consists of:
- sequentially exciting each row of components and sequentially collecting the output signal for each row, so as to test each row;
- sequentially excit;ng each column of components and sequentially collecting the output signal at each column, so as to test each column, and - sequentially exciting each row of components and collecting the output signal in parallel on the columns, so as to perform a test between the rows and the columns.
This test makes it possible to detect defects in the rows and columns of the matrix obtained.
In order to test each component of the matrix obtained, according to the invention, it is possible to carry out a supplementary testing stage.
This stage consists of sequentially exciting each row of components and collecting the output signal in parallel ~ ~ ~57~3 on the columns, by supplying a beam of delocalized electrons over the entire matrix obtained, so as to test the satisfactory operation of each component.
ESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING AND THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The invention is described in greater detail hereinafter relative to a non-limitative embodiment and the attached drawing, which shows the different stages of the process according to the invention.
With reference to the single drawing, the production process according to the invention consists of firstly producing n groups 2 of r submatrixes 4 of electronic component 6, r and n being positive integers. The drawing shows 12 groups of submatrixes to 21, 22..... 212, each ~rmed by three subtnatrixes 4a, 4b and 4c. In the same submatrix 4, the electronic components 6 are electrically interconnected by means of electrical conductors 8. The construction of each submatrix of electronic components takes place in a conventional manner. Then, in each group 2 of sub-matrixes 4, is determined a submatrix 4 which functionscorrectly and the chosen submatrixes 4 are interconnected.
The connectîon of the submatrixes chosen takes place by means of switches or interrupters 10 having a plurality of branches, in this case three possible branches.
The drawing shows a possible connection of submatrix 4a of group 21 to submatrix 4b of group 2~, the latter being connected to submatrix 4a of 23, etcO
Part A of the drawing is a diagrammatic plan view of the matrix, which makes it easier to see the connection ~ ~ 9 5 between the different submatrixes.
The submatrixes 4a, 4b, 4c of the same group 2 constitute a redundancy of submatrixes making it possible to reliably obtain a final matrix of electronic component 6, whereof all the components function correctly. This final matrix, such as for example that shown in the drawing and carrying reference 12, has p rows i of components and q columns j of components.
In order to have a high probability that in each group 2 of submatrixes, there is a submatrix 4 whereof all the points flmction correctly, i.e. a probability close to 1, preferably use is made of a redundancy at least equal to 3, i.e. the number r is at least equal to 3.
The realisation of a matrix, according to the invention, can advantageously be used for obtaining a matrix of electronic components, such as transistors, used in the addressing of elements, e.g. liquid crystal in a display screen. These transistors can either be thin layer transistors, or MOSFET transistors (metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor).
A description will now be given of the way of determining, according to the invention, the non-defectlve submatrixes of each group to be electrically interconnected.
The first stage of this termination consists of choosing in an arbitrary manner, within each group 2 of submatrixes, a submatrix 4 and electrically inter ~ ~57~3 connecting the chosen submatrixes. In the case of three submatrixes per group, there are 12 possible combinations for connecting a submatrix of one group to one o the three submatrixes of the four adjacent groups.
The second stage consists of testing, in the manner to be shown hereinafter, the matrix obtained in this way, so as to determine the possibly defective submatrixes, said matrix possibly being that shown in the drawing. Then, the connections of the submatrixes shown to be defective by the test are destroyed. They are destroyed e.g. by subjecting the faulty connections to a laser beam action. For example, if the test reveals that submatrix 4b of group 22 does not function correctly or at all, the three connections of said submatrix 4b connecting it to submatrix 4a of group 21, to submatrix 4a of group 23 and of submatrix 4a of group 26 are destroyed.
The following stage of the process consists of choosing in an arbitrary manner from within the group having the defective submatrixes, e.g. in the group 22 having the defective submatrix 4b, another submatrix, e.g. submatrix 4c of group 22 and connecting these new chosen submatrixes to the other submatrixes, e.g. connecting submatrix 4c o~ group 22 respectively to submatrix 4a of group 21 (part A of the drawing)~
to submatrix 4a of group 23 and to submatrix 4a of group 26.
These operations must be repeated until a final matrix is obtained, whereof all the components ~ ~ 5 7 ~3 function correctly. Obviously, it may happen that the first matrix is completely satisfactory.
A description will now be given of the way of testing the matrix obtained, during the connection of the submatrixes in an arbitrary manner, in order to determine the possibly defective submatrixes.
The first stage of this test consists of determining the electrical continuity of each row i of electronic component 6 of the matrix obtained.
This can be carried out by sequentially exciting the rows i, in the same way as it will be done during the subsequent operation of the matrix, and by collecting the output signal for each row. For example, lS the excitation signal can be supplied by the inputs EQ , to the left of the drawing, and the output signal can be collected on outputs S~ to the right of the drawing. If no defect is detected, the following stage of the test is carried out.
The second stage of the test consists of determining the electrical continuity of each column j of electronic components. As in the case of the control of the rows, this can be carried out by sequentially exciting the columns and by collecting the output signal for each column. For example~ th~
excitation signal can be supplied by inputs Ec, at the top of the drawing, and the output signal can be collected on outputs Sc, at the bottom of the drawing. As hereinbefore, if no defect is detected, it is possible to pass to the following stage of the test.
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The third stage of the test consists of carrying out a control between the rows and columns of the matrix obtained. This can be carried out by sequentially exciting rows i and by collecting the output signal in parallel on columns j. For example, it is possible to supply the excitation signal by inputs E~ and collect the output signal simultaneously on outputs Sc.
These three testing stages are adequate for detecting defects in the rows and columns and which are most serious for a matrix of electronic components. These three testing stages can be carried out by a simple potential difference reading between the output and input signals. A large potential difference between the input and output of the signal corresponds to a defect in the matrix obtained.
In the case of electronic components used in the control of a display screen~ e.g. transistors, these three testing stages can be carried out by addressing the display elements, e.g. liquid crystal, and by carrying out an optical reading. In this case, the appearance of black display elements (i.e. non-excited) corresponds to a defect in the matrix obtained.
Another test procedure which can be used consists of an electron beam, or infrared thermography.
In order to more thoroughly test each electronic component of the matrix, it is possible to carry out a supplementary testing stage, which consists of sequentially exciting rows i and collecting the output signal in parallel on columns j, as in the ~ ~ ~57~3 preceding stage by supplying, simultaneously with the excitation, a beam of delocalized elec~rons to the entire matrix of components. This supplementary stage corresponds to the subsequent operation of the matrix, when the latter is completely produced.
The not shown electrical circuit making it possible to carry out the different stages of the testing of the matrix obtained, can be the same as those used for the subsequent operation of the matrix, or can be other circuits which are easily realisable by the Expert.
Claims (7)
1. A process for the production of a matrix of electronic components comprising p rows and q columns, making it possible to obtain a matrix of components, whereof all the components function correctly, wherein it comprises:
forming n groups of r submatrixes of not electrically interconnected components, the electronic components of the same submatrix being electrically interconnected;
- determining in each group of submatrixes, a non-defective submatrix and interconnecting the thus determined submatrixes, in such a way as to form the matrix of components having p rows and q columns.
forming n groups of r submatrixes of not electrically interconnected components, the electronic components of the same submatrix being electrically interconnected;
- determining in each group of submatrixes, a non-defective submatrix and interconnecting the thus determined submatrixes, in such a way as to form the matrix of components having p rows and q columns.
2. A process according to claim 1, wherein r is at least equal to 3.
3. A process according to claim 1 wherein the determination and connection of the non-defective submatrixes comprises:
- choosing in an arbitrary manner one of the r submatrixes of each group of submatrixes;
- interconnecting the chosen submatrixes;
- testing the thus obtained matrix in order to determine the possibly defective submatrixes;
- destroying the connections of these defective submatrixes;
- connecting the non-defective submatrixes to other submatrixes, chosen in an arbitrary manner from the groups including defective submatrixes; and - repeating the aforementioned operations until a matrix is obtained, whereof all the components function completely correctly.
- choosing in an arbitrary manner one of the r submatrixes of each group of submatrixes;
- interconnecting the chosen submatrixes;
- testing the thus obtained matrix in order to determine the possibly defective submatrixes;
- destroying the connections of these defective submatrixes;
- connecting the non-defective submatrixes to other submatrixes, chosen in an arbitrary manner from the groups including defective submatrixes; and - repeating the aforementioned operations until a matrix is obtained, whereof all the components function completely correctly.
4. A process according to claim 3, wherein the destruction of the connections of the defective submatrixes is carried out by means of a laser beam.
5. A process according to claim 3 wherein the testing of t he matrix obtained consists of:
- sequentially exciting each row of components and sequentially collecting the output signal for each row, so as to test each row;
- sequentially exciting each column of components and sequentially collecting the output signal at each column, so as to test each column, and - sequentially exciting each row of components and collecting the output signal in parallel on the columns, so as to perform a test between the rows and the columns.
- sequentially exciting each row of components and sequentially collecting the output signal for each row, so as to test each row;
- sequentially exciting each column of components and sequentially collecting the output signal at each column, so as to test each column, and - sequentially exciting each row of components and collecting the output signal in parallel on the columns, so as to perform a test between the rows and the columns.
6. A process according to claim 5, wherein matrix testing involves a supplementary stage, consisting of sequentially exciting each row of components and collecting the output signal in parallel on the columns, by supplying a beam of delocalized electrons over the entire matrix obtained, so as to test the satisfactory operation of each component.
7. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the components are control transistors for a display screen.
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