Teradyne UltraFLEX Selected for Next-Generation Video Graphics Device Test by Micronas.BOSTON -- Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : TER Third version. See bis. ) announced Micronas, a German-based leader in integrated circuits Integrated circuits Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1. (IC) and sensors for consumer and automotive electronics, has purchased multiple Teradyne(R) UltraFLEX(TM) test systems. The systems will be used in the engineering and production test of next-generation video graphics controllers used in LCD and HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates applications. In a competitive selection process, Micronas chose the UltraFLEX system for its high-efficiency parallel test architecture, over 6 Gbps serial bus test capability, and the TurboAC(TM) broadband test instrument's industry-leading 140 dB dynamic range. Micronas is a longstanding European customer and currently has over 50 Teradyne test systems installed in production. The Teradyne UltraFLEX test system is optimized to meet the next-generation device test requirements of mass storage, broadband, base band, data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. and computing applications. It incorporates all the features of the FLEX(TM) architecture to achieve optimum test economics. Architecture features like Sync-Link(TM) synchronization, for complete parallel control of instrumentation in multiple time domains, and Background DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive (TM) processing, with no test time penalties for data analysis, streamline multi-site test Multi-site test, or "multisite test", or "concurrent test", or "parallel test" are all semiconductor Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) terms that generally refer to testing of multiple "devices" at the same time. in production. "We selected the UltraFLEX system because of its superior technical System-on-a-Chip (SOC) test capability," said Mr. Hartmut Delong, Senior Manager Test Development at Micronas. "Micronas develops state-of-the-art, industry-leading technologies to support the latest generations of high definition displays like next-generation LCDs and plasma panels. The UltraFLEX systems will be used for engineering and production testing of our latest, highly sophisticated video graphics controller and best-of-breed single-chip TV devices." "Teradyne has proven their ability to design and deliver systems for the lowest cost of test," said Mr. Wilfried Lowinski, Vice President BE Operations, Micronas. "Our evaluation of the next generation test systems showed that the UltraFLEX system will continue this Teradyne strength. For production test, this and superior support are mandatory." "Micronas is a market leader in highly integrated, next-generation digital TV devices that require the full breadth of the digital and analog performance that the UltraFLEX system delivers," said Brad Harkavy, Broadband Product Manager, Teradyne. "The FLEX Platform architecture is unique in its ability to deliver the broad digital test capability required for emerging high-speed serial bus standards and test across a broad analog spectrum, while achieving the low cost-of-test that is fundamental for the highly competitive HD TV and set top box market." About the FLEX Platform The Teradyne FLEX Test Platform advances multiple technologies in a test architecture designed for high-efficiency, multi-site test. The Platform offers multiple systems so customers can optimize for performance, capacity and capital cost to achieve lower cost-of-test. FLEX Platform systems span test requirements from DFT DFT - discrete Fourier transform and structural test to standard analog and mixed-signal to the latest high-integration System-on-a-Chip (SOC) and System-In-Package (SIP) devices for consumer, automotive, mass storage, wireless, and data communications applications. The FLEX Platform architecture delivers instrument synchronization and control in device clock time on a vector-by-vector basis, even in multiple time domains. A Universal Slot test head design allows easy reconfiguration for changing test needs. The IG-XL(TM) software operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. provides fast program development, including instant conversion from single to multi-site test. And, the OpenFLEX(TM) open system architecture complements the FLEX Platform's broad set of high-density instrumentation, allowing focused instruments to be added and further enhance system performance and test economics. To learn more about the FLEX Platform, visit http://www.teradyne.com/flex/. About Micronas Micronas (SWX Swiss Exchange SWX Swiss Exchange An all-electronic securities exchange formed from the 1995 merger of exchanges in Geneva, Basel, and Zurich. The exchange offers trading in equity securities, investment funds, exchange-traded funds, bonds, Eurobonds, and options. : MASN MASN Mid-Atlantic Sports Network MASN Mission Area Sub-Network MASN Seaman, Machine Accountant Striker (Naval Rating) , Frankfurt: MNSN MNSN Seaman, Mineman Striker (Naval Rating) , Prime Standard Segment, TecDAX), a semiconductor designer and manufacturer with worldwide operations, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge IC and sensor system solutions for consumer and automotive electronics. As a market leader in innovative, global TV system solutions, Micronas leverages its expertise into new markets emerging through the digitization of audio and video content. Micronas serves all major consumer brands worldwide, many of them in continuous partnerships seeking joint success. While the holding is headquartered in Zurich (Switzerland), operational headquarters are based in Freiburg (Germany). Currently, the Micronas Group employs about 1900 people. In 2004, it generated CHF CHF In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Swiss Franc. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 963 million (Swiss Franc Noun 1. Swiss franc - the basic unit of money in Switzerland franc - the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes centime - a fractional monetary unit of several countries: France and Algeria and Belgium and Burkina Faso and Burundi and ) / $777 million in sales. For more information on Micronas and its products, please visit www.micronas.com. About Teradyne Teradyne (NYSE:TER) is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment and interconnection systems. The company's products deliver competitive advantage to the world's leading semiconductor, electronics, automotive and network systems companies. In 2004, Teradyne had sales of $1.8 billion, and currently employs about 5700 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.teradyne.com. Teradyne(R), UltraFLEX, TurboAC, FLEX, Sync-Link, Background DSP, IG-XL, and OpenFLEX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teradyne, Inc. |
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