TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies' New Windows-based Automated Parametric Test Software Enables Semiconductor Engineers to Accelerate Development Time.Business/Technology Editors PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2001 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : A) today announced the Agilent E5240A I/CV Automation Software, an automated parametric test software designed to reduce the programming time of semiconductor engineers. Containing a new Windows(R)-based wizard interface, the I/CV is ideally suited for applications in the semiconductor parametric test, R/F, telecom and opto-electronic markets. "Our I/CV software product and support enables process engineers to achieve greater efficiency and flexibility within the parametric test environment to maximize wafer yields," said Kazu Nishitsuru, marketing manager, Agilent's Hachioji Semiconductor Test Division. "Not only does it lower the cost of test, but it also enables our customers to deliver the highest quality products." The Agilent I/CV features an intuitive graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) and the industry's only Wizard-based functions. The test environment runs on Windows 98, Windows NT(R) and Windows 2000. It features Interactive Characterization Software (ICS (1) (Internet Connection Sharing) A Windows feature that enables two or more computers to share one Internet connection. First introduced in Windows 98 Second Edition, sharing is accomplished with network address translation (NAT), which is the common method. ) as its measurement engine and built-in math functions to enable automatic generation and display of derived parameters. The Agilent I/CV provides flexibility by offering a wide variety of instruments, from the smallest wafer sizes to the latest 200 mm and 300 mm wafer probers. In addition, the Agilent I/CV enables customization of the operator interface and test flows, which helps to minimize errors in the test program. The I/CV includes a flexible, customizable test environment with operator interface, test sequencer See MIDI sequencer. (music) sequencer - Any system for recording and/or playback of music via a programmable memory which stores music not as audio data, but as some representation of notes. and a variety of supported instruments and probers. The Agilent I/CV software supports the semiconductor parameter analyzers, C-V C-V Capacitance-Voltage C-V Schedule V Controlled Substance (USA) meters, switching matrix and various wafer probers, including key full- or semi-auto probers for process development, device characterization, process monitoring, reliability and failure analysis. The Agilent I/CV results from an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and agreement with Metrics Technology (New Mexico), to offer Metrics Technology's I/CV version 2.0 software to Agilent customers, and is designed to be used with the following Agilent test systems and key bench top instruments: Agilent 4155/4156 Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer series, Agilent E5250A Low Leakage Switch Mainframe, and Agilent 4284A Precision LCR See least cost routing. Meter. Availability of the Agilent I/CV The Agilent E5240A I/CV Automation Software is now available for shipping. The Agilent I/CV product is an all-in-one package containing the ICS along with the latest prober and instrument drivers, all delivered as a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). with the security key. More information is available on Agilent's Web site at: http://www.ate.agilent.com/ste/products/intelligent_test/parametric_ test/Para_Tech_Oview.shtml. Pricing information is available through any local Agilent sales office. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 41,000 employees serve customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $8.4 billion in fiscal year 2001. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. Note to Editors: Windows and Windows NT are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. |
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