International Test Conference 2004 (ITC'04) Modular Extension of ATE to 5 Gbps Charlotte, NC, USA October 26-October 28 ISBN: 0-7803-8581-0
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/ITC.2004.122
Existing digital automated test equipment (ATE) can provide signals at about 1 Gbps or slightly higher. To accommodate multi-GHz test needs, some ATE provide options for a few faster channels (up to 3.6 Gbps). However, leading-edge parts may require 100s of these signals and in some cases at even higher speeds (5 and 10 Gbps). This paper describes a modular approach that allows for as many as 144 multiplexing and/or sampling channels to be added to existing ATE. The modules developed, so far include multiplexers, demultiplexers, and high-speed samplers that each support multiple high-speed differential signals. Production units operating up to 2.5 Gbps were introduced in [10]. In this paper we provide more detailed characterization of these modules and describe new modules targeting 3.2 Gbps and 5.0 Gbps applications. Various re-clocking techniques and proprietary calibration methods are used in order to reduce timing errors (especially jitter) to the sub-50ps range. The general system configuration, and key features of the newly developed modules are presented.
Citation:
D.C. Keezer, D. Minier, F. Binette, "Modular Extension of ATE to 5 Gbps," itc, pp.748-757, International Test Conference 2004 (ITC'04), 2004 Usage of this product signifies your acceptance of the Terms of Use. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||