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Advantest Launches M4841 Dynamic Test Handler
High-throughput Device Handler for Volume Testing of
MCUs and DSPs
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Maximum 16-Device Parallel Test Capacity New Handler Triples Throughput of Previous Model
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TOKYO, Japan, December 1, 2006 - Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE), today announced that its new M4841 dynamic test handler, supporting packages including BGA, CSP, and QFP, with a maximum parallel test capacity of 16 devices and a throughput of 18,500 devices per hour, will debut at SEMICON Japan, December 6-8, at Chiba's Makuhari Messe. The handler will be available for shipment beginning April 2007.
Today's semiconductors are gaining in complexity both in circuit design and packaging, and continue to be challenged by high-volume applications that function in environments with wide-ranging temperatures. Semiconductor test and handling equipment must evolve to meet these requirements, in the same way it must adapt to increasing demands for higher parallelism and higher throughput.
Unique in its class, Advantest's new M4841 Dynamic Test Handler enables high-throughput parallel test for very high volumes of devices and supports complex ICs and packages, including BGA, CSP and QFP. Because of its advanced performance capabilities and features, the M4841 is the optimal dynamic test handler for high volume production of devices used in consumer applications such as portable digital equipment and automotive systems.
16-Device Parallel Test Reduces Cost of Test
The M4841 is capable of parallel testing up to 16 devices, double the capability of the earlier, industry-leading handler, also from Advantest. The M4841 also delivers a high throughput of 18,500 devices per hour. With three times the throughput capacity of its predecessor, the M4841 sets a new standard for the industry. Because of its high test efficiency, the M4841 is well-suited for high-volume production lines. With its unprecedented combination of 16-device parallel test and 18,500 device-per-hour throughput at 3 seconds test time or less, the M4841 makes a substantial contribution to reduced cost of test.
Additionally, it employs an advanced temperature-stabilization method to cool devices to -40C or heat them to 125C, allowing it to test devices that must meet the highest standards, such as those used in automotive electronics and avionics, under a range of extreme environmental stresses.
Inheriting Advantest's acclaimed Soft Touch Handling mechanism, together with optimized interior motion controls, the M4841 provides a high-accuracy test environment. Customers can select the optimal configuration for their needs, as the company offers a range of parameters for parallel test capacity, temperature range, and processing capacity. This reduces installation costs and contributes to overall system optimization.
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| Target Packages : |
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BGA, CSP, QFP, others |
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| Parallel Test Capacity : |
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maximum 16 devices |
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| Throughput : |
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18,500 devices / hour |
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| Temperature Range : |
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-40°C ~ +125°C |
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Enquiries about this product should be directed to:
ATE Solution Business Department at 81-3-3214-7505 |
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All information supplied in this release is correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change without warning. |
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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 USA, and now has 40 subsidiaries worldwide. Among them, Advantest America, Inc. is based in Santa Clara, CA., and Advantest (Europe) GmBH is based in Munich, Germany. More information is available at www.advantest.co.jp. |
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