Advantest’s patent involves a test system configuration adapter enabling efficient testing procedures. The adapter includes a tester side socket, break out pin for supplemental equipment, and a device under test side slot. It allows communication between test equipment and supplemental equipment while the device under test remains connected. GlobalData’s report on Advantest gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Test system configuration adapter for efficient testing procedures
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11867720B2) discloses a test system configuration adapter designed to enhance the testing process for devices under test. The adapter includes a tester side socket, a break out pin for supplemental equipment, and a device under test side slot. These components allow for selective coupling between the tester side socket, break out pin, and the device under test side slot, enabling efficient communication between the device under test and the test equipment. Additionally, a switch and controller are incorporated to facilitate the selection of coupling between supplemental operations and primary functional testing for the device under test, such as scan testing.
Furthermore, the patent describes a test system comprising a load board, a tester, and the test system configuration adapter. The tester directs testing of the device under test, selectively performing primary functional testing while remaining communicatively coupled to the load board. The adapter enables communication between the device under test, test equipment, and supplemental equipment, allowing for the performance of supplemental operations during pauses in the primary functional testing. These supplemental operations may include information gathering and device under test configuration, enhancing the overall testing process. The system's automation capabilities streamline the testing procedures for multiple devices under test, ensuring efficient and effective testing outcomes.
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