Integrated Circuit-Testing Equipment

Integrated circuit (IC) test equipment plays a very important role in the IC testing industry. IC test equipment mainly includes automatic test equipment (ATE), automatic probers, and IC test handlers. ICs can be tested automatically by ATE, which improves the test efficiency and reduces test cost. This chapter focuses on ATE, which is also a key comprehensive test equipment containing intensive technology. The basic composition and principle of logic IC, analog / mixed signal IC, memory IC, RF IC, SoC, and their testing with other types of automatic test equipment as well as customized test equipment are described in this chapter.