➀ Siemens has introduced a new In-System Test Controller, the ISTC, to enable deterministic in-system testing with the Tessent Streaming Scan Network software. ➁ The ISTC supports all Tessent MissionMode features and can target specific cell-internal and aging defects. ➂ The new product addresses challenges in safety and security, as well as quality in networking and data centers.
Recent #Testing news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Keysight Technologies has introduced the Interconnect Test System (ITS) and the Interconnect and Network Performance Tester 1600GE (INPT-1600GE), a hardware traffic emulator designed to run ITS. This solution validates AI infrastructure and network components from 200GE to 1600GE.
➁ The new system addresses limitations of previous manual processes, offering automation and improved data management for network interconnect performance testing.
➂ The ITS software combined with the INPT-1600GE offers key benefits including support for high-power optical receivers, various interface configurations, and reliability testing across different speeds.
➀ Rohde & Schwarz has launched the R&S HF1444G14, a high-gain EMI microwave antenna suitable for electromagnetic interference measurements from 14.9 GHz to 44 GHz.
➁ The antenna is designed to meet CISPR 16-1-4 and CISPR 16-2-3 standards, offering excellent electrical performance for accurate and reliable EMI testing.
➂ It is particularly useful for compliance testing of complex products in industries such as automotive, mobile phones, consumer electronics, and aerospace, enabling faster and more efficient testing processes.
➀ Anritsu Corporation has introduced the Virtual Signalling Tester NR Software MX844030PC, a software-based test simulator for 5G IoT chipset and device development.
➁ This solution offers a virtualized simulation environment on a PC, supporting 5G testing in the sub-6 GHz band, including RedCap evaluation for IoT devices.
➂ It streamlines various testing processes, such as DUT fault detection, performance assessment, and security inspections, while reducing costs and improving efficiency.
➀ Teradyne and Infineon Technologies have announced a strategic partnership;
➁ The partnership aims to advance power semiconductor testing;
➂ The collaboration is part of a strengthened relationship between the companies.
➀ Rohde & Schwarz claims to have developed a new test setup for verifying power amplifier performance with antennas, using an oscilloscope instead of a vector network analyzer.
➁ This setup uses the company's RTP084 oscilloscope with the wide-band modulated load-pull option (RTP-K98) and pairs it with their SMW200A vector signal generator.
➂ The new method addresses limitations of traditional load pull solutions by providing better accuracy and synchronization for high-bandwidth signals, suitable for applications like 5G and Wi-Fi.
➀ Anritsu has introduced an upgrade for its wireless connectivity test set, enabling precise evaluation of Wi-Fi 7 2×2 MIMO characteristics in real-world conditions; ➁ The new option for the MT8862A measures transmit and receive performance of Wi-Fi 7 devices; ➂ The test set enhances testing accuracy for WLAN-equipped devices.
➀ The article announces an electronics engineering internship at Medetronix Labs in Bengaluru; ➁ The internship involves responsibilities such as PCB soldering, testing, and updating microcontroller firmware; ➂ The article highlights the required skills, duration, and perks of the internship.
➀ The Higgs Centre for Innovation in Edinburgh has relaunched its Space Testing Facility following an upgrade. The funding of £400,000 from STFC has enabled the expansion and enhancement of testing capabilities. ➁ The aim is to make the facility more accessible to space companies and technology SMEs. ➂ The centre is strategically important for the Scottish space industry, as it supports innovation and economic growth.
➀ Wayve, a UK ADAS developer, has expanded its US operations with an office in Silicon Valley and a driver assistance testing programme in San Francisco and the Bay Area; ➁ This marks Wayve’s first on-road trials outside the UK and a significant step in developing AI software for global vehicle assistance features; ➂ The testing will help Wayve’s AI Driver product expand geographically, building a scalable driving software foundation for diverse conditions across multiple countries.
➀ Rohde & Schwarz introduces new automotive radar target simulator, R&S AREG800A, designed for smooth transition from R&D to production; ➁ Modular structure for flexibility, reducing testing time and costs; ➂ Integration with NOFFZ’s production test systems for improved throughput; ➃ High performance accuracy, minimized operational expenditure, and reduced time to market.
➀ JB Instruments introduces the Intelligent Circuit Board Detection System, an advanced PCB testing solution. ➁ Features include a Smart Camera with high-precision positioning and advanced OCR algorithms. ➂ The system offers comprehensive detection capabilities, including pattern recognition and precise measurement tools.
1. Keysight's PD1550A Double Pulse Tester is introduced; 2. It performs repeatable measurements of wide-bandgap semiconductors.
1. The article introduces the GRS550 flying probe test system by Polar Instruments GmbH, which improves upon its predecessor with enhanced drive technology for faster test speeds and higher positioning accuracy. 2. This system is particularly suited for prototype and small-batch production, offering economical and user-friendly features. 3. It utilizes nodal impedance analysis and high-resolution imaging for effective fault diagnosis, reducing time and costs in PCB assembly repairs and accelerating time-to-market for prototypes.