Software environment for 500-MHz VLSI test system ULTIMATE
T. Adachi, M. Tanno, T. Sudo · 2003
The software environment of ULTIMATE has been described. Distributed processing by three-layer processors and parallelism of per-pin controllers make it possible to attain high-speed and flexible data processing. Since ULTIMATE is connected to a host computer as a terminal device, users can operate it in the same environment as CAD-application programs. Operationability is thus greatly improved compared with conventional stand-alone testers. This arrangement also results in a powerful fault analysis tool in cooperation with an electron beam tester.>