Advantest Launches New T5781 and T5781ES Memory Test Systems Providing 266MHz/533Mbps High-Speed, High-Throughput Testing of MCP
26 October 2007 - 12:25AM
PR Newswire (US)
Multi-Chip Packages with multiple memory types prevalent in mobile
applications SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Advantest Corporation (TSE:6857TSE:NYSE:TSE:ATE) today is
introducing its new high-speed, high-throughput memory test systems
for Multi-Chip Packages (MCPs). The new T5781 Test System offers
high test speeds of 533Mbps for tomorrow's MCPs, devices which
combine multiple memory types -- such as NAND, NOR and DRAM -- in a
single package. Complementing the T5781 is the new T5781
Engineering Station (T5781ES), which is designed for evaluation of
devices and development of test programs in a
developmental/laboratory environment. Combining DDR features and
performance and flash functionality into a single platform, the
T5781 offers both a fast turn-around development solution and high
volume production test for tomorrow's memory intensive
applications. Demand for Compact, Applications-loaded Phones Drives
Advanced MCPs Increasing functionality of cell phones and mobile
devices -- which include more sophisticated features such as
high-definition cameras and built- in music players -- is driving
the development of memory devices with expanded capacity,
functionality and speed. The trend toward more functionality in
mobile phones is also leading to further miniaturization of memory
devices and therefore to the common use of MCPs, which contain
multiple memory chips within one small package. Conventional
testing of MCPs often necessitated the use of specific test systems
for specific types of memories -- for example, NAND memory sub-
components were tested using a unique tester specific to NAND. This
results in a costly test and handling process that spans several
insertions. Additionally, today's DDR-DRAM bandwidth is being
incorporated into MCPs. With MCP operating speeds of more than
100MHz, demand has risen for test systems capable of testing
high-speed devices with both MCP and full monolithic flash and DRAM
functionality. Advantest developed the T5781 and T5781ES to meet
that need. Features and Benefits Advantest's new T5781 memory test
systems include these capabilities: * Test speeds of up to
266MHz/533Mbps (in DDR mode) With its at-speed performance for MCP
among the best in the industry, the T5781 is well-suited to next
generation LP-DDR MCP test. * Functions for testing multiple memory
types One-process, efficient testing of MCPs is now possible.
Advantest designed the T5781/T5781ES to incorporate functions to
test all memory types in an MCP on a single test system. *
Tester-per-site architecture for efficient testing of NAND flash
memory With test resources at each test site, including power
sources and per- pin logic and ALPG functionality, devices can be
individually controlled and tested. By making the test functions
independent through tester-per-site architecture, the test time for
NAND and SPI flash memory is dramatically reduced. * The T5871ES is
for device evaluation and development of test programs Having all
the functional and performance qualities of the T5781, the smaller
T5781ES has been designed for engineering. The two systems together
provide an invaluable resource from device development to
high-volume production, reducing turn-around time across the whole
test and prototyping process. System shipments began in October.
Pricing is available upon request. Key specifications: T5781
T5781ES Parallel Test Capacity: Up to 512 devices Up to 32 devices
Maximum Test Speed: 266MHz/533Mbps same Test Head: 1 station same
About Advantest Advantest Corporation is the world's leading
automatic test equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry,
and also produces electronic and optoelectronic instruments and
systems. A global company, Advantest has long offered total ATE
solutions and serves the industry in every component of
semiconductor test: tester, handler, mechanical and electrical
interfaces, and software. Its logic, memory, mixed-signal and RF
testers, and device handlers are integrated into the most advanced
semiconductor production lines in the world. Founded in Tokyo in
1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982 in the
U.S.A. and now has 43 subsidiaries worldwide. Among them Advantest
America is based in Santa Clara, California and Advantest (Europe)
GmbH is based in Munich, Germany. More information is available at
http://www.advantest.com/ DATASOURCE: Advantest Corporation
CONTACT: Amy Gold of Advantest America, Inc., +1-212-850.6670, ; or
Barbara Palmer of Palmer Communications, +1-914-725-8057, , for
Advantest Corporation Web site: http://www.advantest.com/
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