A probe device having a contact probe including a film, a plurality of wiring
patterns
formed on the film with each wiring pattern having a front end portion projecting
from the film so as to form contact pins, and a metal layer provided on the film.
In one embodiment, the contact probe device includes first and second contact probes
connected to each other, the first contact probe including a first film, and a
plurality of first wiring patterns formed on the first film, each first wiring
pattern having a front end portion projecting from the first film so as to form
contact pins. The second contact probe includes a second film, and a plurality
of second wiring patterns formed on the second film. The plurality of second wiring
patterns are connected to the plurality of first wiring patterns, and the second
contact probe is formed separately from the first contact probe.