Schlumberger SOC Test System Meets Changing Device Test Requirements
The EXA3000 provides up to +/-75ps edge placement accuracy, 800Mb/s data rates and a -120dB analog noise floor to generate high product yields when testing high-speed datacom ASICs. Scalable levels of price-performance are available to suit the differing needs of high-volume manufacturers of SOC devices for consumer electronics and PC peripheral applications. Test houses and contract manufacturers can configure a range of compatible systems to meet all of their SOC test requirements. All systems feature a high throughput architecture that provides true and parallel multi-site test on both digital and analog pins to lower the overall cost of test.
Dataquest reports that the SLI market, commonly known as the SOC market, is expected to grow from more than $9.1 billion in 1998 to more than $43 billion by 2003. "The SOC market is growing rapidly in many directions simultaneously," states Mary Olsson of Dataquest. "However, it is clear that complexity and performance needs will only increase, putting new demands on test. Semiconductor manufacturers are looking at flexible options to meet current and future needs."
The EXA3000 series facilitates a common platform approach in all stages of new device development, from design validation through to high volume production. In addition, the EXA3000 is compatible with the company's installed base of over 300 SOC systems.
Product development has doubled the levels of system integration in the EXA3000 for increased reliability and a smaller system footprint. Built with the patented Sequencer Per Pin (SPP) architecture, optimized ASAP test tools, and more efficient data pipelining for mixed-signal measurements, the EXA3000 reduces test times up to 30% when applications are converted from previous generation systems.
To provide the flexibility for testing a wide range of SOC and datacom devices, the Schlumberger EXA 3000 can be fitted with over 100 mixed signal test options. These include RF for integrated wireless devices and a Broadband Analog Channel to meet the needs of emerging HDTV, ADSL and high-performance DVD applications.
Schlumberger provides local technical support in major semiconductor manufacturing regions worldwide. In addition, SABERSM (Schlumberger Advanced Business Engineering Resources) provides comprehensive technical, operational and business management services to speed time to market and optimize SOC operations.
Schlumberger Semiconductor Solutions provides systems and services for testing semiconductor devices. It also offers measurement systems for front-end applications, as well as equipment to test complete electronic assemblies and systems for the telecommunications industry.
Schlumberger Semiconductor Solutions, 150 Baytech Drive, San Jose, CA 95134. Phone: 408-586-6474
Edited by Paul O'Shea