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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.

Teradyne IG-XL Software Offers Real-time Histogram and
Scripting Tools with SEDana


NORTH READING, Mass. – September 11, 2007 – Teradyne (NYSE:TER), a world leader in high efficiency,  low-cost test, announced the availability of new statistical analysis capabilities for use with IG-XL(TM) test software on Teradyne(R) FLEX(TM) and J750 test platforms. The newest version of SEDana software from Salland Engineering provides real-time histogram and scripting tools that can be downloaded and used with IG-XL. 


Real-time histogram capability provides early visibility into test data produced during wafer and final test operations. Users can examine real-time test data directly on the test systems to display up-to-the-second results on a per tester basis. With real-time histograms and trend plots, users get an advanced look into test results, complementing existing off-line data analysis steps done in batch mode. Real-time histograms give visibility into early yield and test failures during device bring up and ramp to volume production, saving time and production capability. The new user scripting capability, available in both the SEDana analysis tool and the real-time monitoring feature, allows users to customize their displays to provide statistics beyond the standard defaults and produce summaries of statistical results in real time.


“Real-time histograms and scripting capabilities give users earlier visibility to in-process data, and provides for faster decision making,” said John Arena, IG-XL marketing manager, Teradyne. “Users benefit from earlier resolution of problems, faster ramp to volume and achievement of higher yields sooner.”


Teradyne IG-XL software includes SEDana Lite, a basic version of the SEDana Statistical Data Analysis tool, with each system. Users can upgrade to the full version of SEDana (V3.1c) for full access to SEDana capabilities, including real-time histograms, scripting, advanced statistical analysis, gage repeatability and reproducibility (to quantify error in measurement systems), and full report generation. Users can purchase a full SEDana software license from Teradyne and then download the software package directly from Teradyne’s eKnowledge web portal, for installation onto a local computer.


About SEDana
Salland Engineering’s SEDana data analysis tool has been developed using real world application experience. In addition to standard statistical analysis tools, SEDana offers advanced practical features – including filtering, test-mapping, scaling, and more – all designed to maximize the efficiency of the test data analysis process. Salland Engineering also offers user and Advanced Data Analysis training for SEDana.

  1. About IG-XL
    IG-XL software is designed for rapid program development that automatically scales to multisite test, speeding time-to-market and saving development time and cost. The software incorporates an easy-to-use workbook environment based on the Microsoft Excel(R) spreadsheet interface that lets test engineers focus on testing the device instead of writing operating code for the system. The highly responsive software environment streamlines development and debugging, providing instantaneous code changes and full access to all test hardware.
  2. About Salland Engineering
    Established in 1992 and currently employing over 85 people, Salland Engineering is a world leader in test application support, data analysis, and ATE products and Efficiency & Yield improvement solutions. Working closely with customers and ATE manufacturers, Salland Engineering has delivered over 700 turnkey test applications and over 4000 products and solutions, including the worlds’ highest channel density integrated test instruments for modern open architecture ATE. To learn more about Salland, visit www.salland.com.

About Teradyne
Teradyne (NYSE:TER) is a leading supplier of Automatic Test Equipment used to test complex electronics for the consumer electronics, automotive, computing, telecommunications, aerospace and defense industries. In 2006, Teradyne had sales of $1.38 billion, and currently employs about 3,800 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.teradyne.com. Teradyne (R) is a registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All product names are trademarks of Teradyne, Inc. (including its subsidiaries) or their respective owners.


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