Title :
An accurate simulation model of the ATE test environment for very high speed devices
Author :
Warwick, Thomas P. ; Cho, Jung ; Cai, Yi ; Ortner, Bill
Author_Institution :
EPE Inc., USA
Abstract :
The following paper analyzes timing and calibration errors in digital ATE testers and suggests a simulation model for accurate correction of these errors. The paper reviews 11 potential timing errors (e.g. device interaction, test setup differences) not corrected by most calibration methods. The simple simulation model suggested corrects most of these potential errors
Keywords :
SPICE; automatic test equipment; calibration; digital instrumentation; integrated circuit testing; measurement errors; time-domain reflectometry; timing; very high speed integrated circuits; ATE test environment; calibration errors; correction; device interaction; digital ATE testers; simulation model; test setup differences; timing errors; very high speed devices; Calibration; Delay effects; Error correction; Paper technology; Propagation delay; Reflectometry; Sockets; Testing; Timing; Transmission lines;
Conference_Titel :
Test Conference, 1999. Proceedings. International
Conference_Location :
Atlantic City, NJ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5753-1
DOI :
10.1109/TEST.1999.805776