Teradyne - Semiconductor Test Division

Semiconductor Test is a lead-ing supplier of semiconductor test equipment for logic, RF, analog, power, mixed-signal, and memory technologies. We deliver test solutions to developers and manufacturers of a broad range of integrated circuits, packaged separately or integrated as System-On-a-Chip (SOC) or System-In-Package (SIP) devices. ICs tested by Teradyne are used in computing, communications, consumer, automotive, identification, and internet applications.

Flex Test Platform

 

OpenFLEX

Address your specialized test requirements with an industry-standard platform

Designed to meet a customer's specific testing need, OpenFLEX is Teradyne's instrument development program for specialized instruments. With OpenFLEX, customers can address unique test applications quickly and cost-effectively by creating custom instruments for FLEX Family systems.

Extending the FLEX Family's broad set of high-density instrumentation, OpenFLEX brings together customers, partners and the OpenFLEX team to focus on a specific instrument need, enabling customers to achieve individual test goals while taking full advantage of FLEX Test Architecture features.

Key Benefits

  • Meet long-term needs by building custom instruments
  • Integrate an existing instrument with the FLEX Architecture
  • Optimize time to market by quickly addressing a leading-edge test requirement
  • Support new products on your existing installed base by adding incremental functionality

The Key: FLEX Test Architecture
OpenFLEX takes advantage of the modular FLEX Test Architecture, built from the ground up for scalability and customization. OpenFLEX instruments work inside the system test head, honed and optimized for specific test application requirements.

The FLEX Family's plug-and-play Universal Slot test head design and advanced IG-XL software combine with instrument design toolkits, standards, support and certification from Teradyne's OpenFLEX team to create high-quality instruments that integrate and operate seamlessly with a FLEX Family system.

Your OpenFLEX Project

OpenFLEX provides everything you need to develop specialized instruments quickly:

  • Dedicated OpenFLEX Team. The OpenFLEX team leads projects in collaboration with customers and third parties to create high-performance instruments. This multidisciplinary team oversees technical and managerial aspects of instrument development, leveraging proven methodology and in-depth knowledge of the FLEX Architecture.
  • Tools for Development Success. Drawing on decades of engineering excellence, OpenFLEX promotes productive, efficient instrument development  through:
    • FLEX Development Standards (FDS) —guidelines and documentation for developing FLEX-friendly instruments.
    • The QuickStart Toolkit—a collection of pre-defined components to jumpstart projects.

  • Confidence with Teradyne Certification and Support. Instruments created through the OpenFLEX program can be certified by Teradyne and supported by Teradyne’s worldwide field organization.

No matter how specialized your test requirements might be, you can take full advantage of the FLEX Family's next-generation multisite test efficiency through OpenFLEX.