News | March 25, 2008

Eagle Test Systems And Ismeca Semiconductor Partner On Test Solutions For Discrete Devices

Buffalo Grove, IL and La Chaux-De-Fonds, Switzerland - Recently Eagle Test Systems, Inc. and Ismeca Europe Semiconductor SA announced their plans to partner together to provide integrated Final Test solutions for Index Parallel Testing of Discrete Devices. The partnership pairs Eagle Test's 200T/FT Discrete Final Test Solution with Ismeca's NX-Series Index Parallel Handlers in a powerful combination to provide superior technical capability & service excellence to the Discrete Device Manufacturing Industry.

The partnership is focused to provide maximum benefit & value to customers faced with the specific challenge of Final Testing of Discrete Device. Eagle Test's 200T/FT Series offers the industry's most complete Final Test Solution for Discrete Devices, with high speed test capability for dVSD, UIL, Rg, Cg, Qg, DC & QA parameters from a single tester. Ismeca's NX-Series Handlers offers high flexibility, the possibility to handle multiple processes on the same handler and superior throughput.

Together, the products provide unmatched throughput from two of the industry's high speed leaders. The companies are committed to work cooperatively in order to provide customers with incomparable service. Joint planning & logistics, as well as installation teams dedicated to delivering a functional test cell will enable customers to achieve the most rapid & efficient production ramp up.

"This partnership pairs the industry's most capable technical solutions, but also addresses the challenges associated with coordinating the activities of two essential, but normally separate, vendors needed to deliver an integrated and functional test cell on the customer's production floor in the fastest time possible," stated Len Foxman, CEO of Eagle Test Systems, "We look forward to bringing that value to the customer."

"This partnership was designed to address the true challenges the customer faces in this demanding market," commented Lorenzo Giarre, CEO of Ismeca Semiconductor. "It was absolutely essential to work cooperatively with each other to provide unsurpassed service along with our industry leading products. This collaboration will enable, for the first time in the industry, leading test and handling suppliers to develop integrated technologies."

SOURCE: Eagle Test Systems, Inc.