The Spectrum™ 88xx-series is a unique combinational in-circuit / functional test system that can lower overall costs and test times for manufacturers that prefer to combine functional and ICT test capabilities on a single system. Spectrum provides the ability to plug commercial-off-the-shelf VXI instrumentation into the system, a high fidelity switching board for interfacing functional instrumentation to the test fixture, and a software programming environment that supports easy development and integration of both in-circuit and functional tests.

Spectrum™ 88XX-Series Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Z1800-Series and the Spectrum™ 88XX Platform?

To maximize your test equipment investment, you will want to match your test strategy with the right equipment.

Teradyne's Z1800-Series In-Circuit Test System was the ideal platform if you have a "separate stage" test strategy where in-circuit and functional tests are performed at different points in the manufacturing and test process.

Teradyne's Spectrum 88XX VXI-based Manufacturing Test Platform lets you move some or all of the board's functional tests onto the same system performing in-circuit test -- reducing total test cost. The Spectrum™ 88XX platform is built around industry standards like VXI, Windows operating system, and LabWindows CVI to let you reuse functional tests you've already designed and implemented. Its open architecture gives you test strategy flexibility to meet constantly changing volume, mix, and technology requirements.

We are new at programming FLASH devices. What advice does Teradyne have?

Programming Flash memories and ISP devices at the in-circuit (ICT) stage serves to reduce defects, cost, and complexity associated with stocking and handling these types of devices. Teradyne includes In-Line Device Programming (ILDP) as a standard feature in all Spectrum systems. Spectrum system software includes programming tools optimized for the ILDP task. In addition, we supply a library of example programs for commonly used Flash, ISP, and other popular memory devices.