Astronics Test Systems Announces New Semiconductor System-Level Test (SLT) Platform
November 07 2016 - 1:05PM
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO), through its wholly-owned
subsidiary Astronics Test Systems, introduced its new breakthrough
System-Level Test (SLT) platform that is expected to revolutionize
the testing of high volume integrated semiconductor devices.
The new ATS 5034 System-Level Test (SLT) Platform improves
production efficiency and greatly reduces the cost of test by
processing up to 396 devices simultaneously.
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This new platform is ideal for testing the latest semiconductor
devices for mobile, automotive, wearable and industrial
applications. The ATS 5034 SLT Platform can be tailored to
meet precise production test requirements. Customers will
benefit from the dramatically reduced footprint of the ATS 5034 SLT
Platform and the ability to test up to 5,000 units per hour
(UPH).
“For the past 20 years, we’ve provided system-level and burn-in
testers that have tested more than 9 billion semiconductor devices
globally,” explained Jon Sinskie, Executive Vice President of
Astronics Test Systems. “The ATS 5034 SLT Platform is our
newest tester, which for the first time offers an affordable method
for semiconductor manufacturers to improve yields by implementing a
100% SLT test insertion in production.”
Affordable 100% SLT through a Massively Parallel
Platform
The new ATS 5034 SLT Platform tests integrated semiconductors in
“mission mode” to verify performance of the semiconductor at the
operating level. Traditionally a difficult, expensive test
insertion, the new ATS 5034 makes it simple for manufacturers to
now transition to 100% SLT affordably. An engineer can design
a test sequence for a single site, and the ATS 5034 SLT Platform
easily scales that sequence to hundreds of sites.
“With the increasing complexity of today’s semiconductor devices
and pressures to cost effectively hit aggressive time to market
schedules, customers are looking for new ways to find defects that
are missed during traditional ATE functional testing,” explained
Anil Bhalla, Senior Marketing Manager for Astronics Test Systems.
“We’ve built a platform that enables customers to find these
defects with SLT in a way that previously was not cost
effective.”
Customizable and adaptable, this versatile modular platform
satisfies a variety of manufacturing test functions including
system characterization, validation, and qualification,
system-level test and RMA/failure debug.
Key features include:
- Testing of integrated semiconductor devices, such as
microprocessors, microcontrollers, and embedded systems
- Test up to 396 devices simultaneously, at a rate of up to 5,000
UPH
- Support for popular package types: system on chip (SoC),
module, and heterogeneous system in package (SiP)
- Turnkey automation with JEDEC trays input and outputs,
including lot cascading
- Astronics’ ActivATE™ software, an easy-to-use test
executive
- Extremely accurate thermal stress testing capability (+/- 1°
C)
- Small factory footprint
Astronics can further customize this platform for various low,
medium or high volume system-level test scenarios. This
platform also includes support from the Astronics program
management organization, which oversees installation and
maintenance at any global location. Units are in production
and shipping in the first quarter of 2017.
For more information on semiconductor testing solutions from
Astronics, visit AstronicsTestSystems.com.
About Astronics Corporation
Astronics Corporation 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,
distribution and motion systems, 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. The
Company routinely posts news and other important information on its
website at www.astronics.com.
For more information on Astronics and its products,
visit www.astronics.com.
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For more information, contact:
Astronics Test Systems:
Michelle Manson
Phone: (949) 859-8999
Email: ATSpress@astronics.com
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