CC³ Lightning is optimized for programming flash memory and ISP devices at near data book speeds. Multiple CC³s, operating in parallel with the same data, match the flash programming speed of a single card configuration. In a production line, CC³ Lightning can be used to combine test and programming steps, reducing manufacturing costs. The channel card is driven by a Windows executable developed from a C language program and drives data to the DUT from data/configuration files. The application programming environment can be either TestStudio-based, Spectrum-based, or standalone (no sequencer).

Features

• Minimize cycle time for flash and ISP Programming
  
  
• Combine in-circuit test and device programming, decreasing manufacturing costs
  
  
• Program flash memories at speeds approaching maximum specified performance
  
  
• Overcome reduced circuit access using JTAG test access port (TAP) techniques
  
  
• Perform in-circuit test, program flash memory, and configure ISP devices on multi-function pins

CC3 Lightning™ Frequently Asked Questions

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

Programming Flash memories and ISP devices at the In-Circuit Test (ICT) stage serves to reduce defects, cost, and complexity associated with stocking and handling these types of devices. Teradyne first supplied this capability on the Z1800-Series with the optional Digital Functional Processor (DFP) feature. Given the obvious cost savings and quality improvements derived from this capability, we now include 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.