Astronics Test Systems Announces Expansion of System-Level Test (SLT) Platform for Semiconductor Testing
October 30 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Scalable version of the platform makes
incorporating an SLT strategy easier and more affordable for more
test scenarios
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and
semiconductor industries, announced today that its wholly owned
subsidiary Astronics Test Systems (ATS) is introducing an expansion
of the ATS 5034 System-Level Test (SLT) Platform. Featuring new
semi-automatic solutions in a scalable system, the ATS 5034 now
offers lower volume, higher mix, small lot, and/or longer test
duration options for semiconductor manufacturers.
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The components of the ATS 5034 SLT
Platform make SLT affordable, enabling a shift to a 100% SLT
strategy, improving yields and eliminating defects. (Photo:
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With this introduction, the company now delivers configurations
that facilitate the industry’s fastest, easiest development path
from single-site to massively parallel system-level test for
semiconductor packages of all types.
“Customers continue to embrace System-Level Test, particularly
where quality and yield are critical,” says Jon Sinskie, Executive
Vice President of Astronics Test Systems. “This platform expansion
makes it easier for our customers to get started with SLT and scale
as needed for their specific test plans and production ramps.”
Built on more than 20 years of field-proven technology,
Astronics has tested over 9 billion devices on more than 1,000
testers worldwide to support high-volume device production where
massively parallel solutions are most economical. Now, Astronics is
bringing SLT to a broader market, making it achievable and
affordable for customers to conduct true system performance testing
on more semiconductors for a variety of mission-critical
applications such as automotive, mobile, data, desktop, biomedical,
and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices.
The ATS 5034 SLT Platform: Scale Capacity and Functionality
As Needed
For customers using this system, the workflow scales from a
single-site to massively parallel test solution. It begins with a
Single-Site Device Development Board (DDB) Kit, which in-turn
scales into a Single-Slot Tester (SST). Next, Astronics can
leverage the single-slot design into the Multi-Slot Chamber (MSC),
which sets the foundation for testing in massive parallelism. The
MSC configuration also serves as a manual standalone low-volume
solution until more production capacity is necessary. When needed,
the MSC solution becomes semi-automatic with the addition of a
Semi-Automatic Board Loader/Unloader (BLU). To become fully
automatic, the company integrates a high-speed handler to provide a
turnkey SLT solution that can deliver testing at volume.
The versatility in this expandable platform approach supports
the fastest development path to massively parallel test for
commercializing emerging semiconductor-based products.
Economically, the ATS 5034 SLT Platform enables the consolidation
of many testers into one, where users can experience a significant
reduction in cost of test, cost of ownership, and operating
expenses (OPEX) for improved operational efficiency.
Key features of the scalable ATS 5034 SLT Platform include:
- Up to 5,000 units per hour (UPH) and up
to x396 sites in parallel for the fully-automatic
configuration
- Available best-in-class conducted
thermal capabilities, including automatic temperature control (ATC)
and tri-temp
- Easy-to-operate automation and lot
management with proven ActivATE™ software
- Simple operation - JEDEC trays in and
JEDEC trays out
- Supports all popular package types
today, including system on chip (SoC), module, and heterogeneous
system in package (SiP), with future supportability for new package
types
To learn more about SLT and Astronics’ semiconductor testing
solutions, visit Astronics Test Systems in booth 415 at the
International Test Conference, October 31 through November 2, 2017
in Fort Worth, Texas or visit Astronics.com.
Astronics Test Systems leverages nearly 60 years of experience
to offer automatic test expertise to electronics manufacturers in
the aerospace, military, semiconductor, medical, space, mass
transit, and automotive industries. Astronics’ test solutions
ensure the world’s most advanced electronic products perform as
designed, every time.
ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO) is a leading supplier of
advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace,
defense, and semiconductor industries. Astronics’ products and
services include advanced, high-performance electrical power
generation and distribution systems, seat motion solutions,
lighting and safety systems, avionics products, aircraft
structures, systems certification, and automated test systems.
Astronics’ strategy is to increase its value by developing
technologies and capabilities, either internally or through
acquisition, and using those capabilities to provide innovative
solutions to its targeted markets and other markets where its
technology can be beneficial. Through its wholly owned
subsidiaries, Astronics has a reputation for high-quality designs,
exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition, and
best-in-class manufacturing practices.
For more information on Astronics and its products, visit
www.Astronics.com.
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