Source Electronics is one of the first companies to offer a dedicated Test Center that specializes in high pin count programmable logic and ASIC components. Because devices evolve in complexity and designs change frequently, IC testing is necessary to ensure design compliance and reduce defects, thereby increasing end product yield.

Automatic test pattern generators and translators minimize development time and ensure the accuracy and consistency of each test program. Our highly skilled Engineering Staff works closely with customers during all stages of a product’s lifetime (from design-in to end-of-life) to assist with product compliance issues. Customized testing is available to meet your specific requirements.

Our test center houses several testers including an impressive Agilent HP83000 Digital IC Tester that tests devices with up to 1,024 pins. Source has developed proprietary testing software to solve a variety of our customers' complex testing needs. Our Engieering Staff attends ongoing training sessions to enhance their knowledge and skill levels and to optimize the capabilities of the HP 83000.

The following are just a few of the tests that can be performed:

• Functional Compliance
• AC/DC Parametric
• Customer Specific
• At Temperature
• Specification Guard-banding
• Upgrade Screening
• Lead Integrity

Engineering Services include:

• Vendor Qualifications
• Device Characterizations - including programmable logic versus ASIC comparisons
• Testability Analysis
• Test Vector Generation
• In-Circuit Test Program Generation
• Electrical Failure Analysis

For more information, please see the following:

• White Paper: Component Testing Programmable Integrated Circuits Increases End Product Yield [pdf file]
• Defects Summary [pdf file]
• Design Requirements [Email address]
• Characterization Examples [pdf file]
• Testing and Engineering Technical Data Sheet [pdf file]
  
  
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