ATE Course Training
Course Overview:
This intensive program equips you with the critical knowledge and hands-on skills to excel in all stages of semiconductor testing. Gain a deep understanding of the testing lifecycle, and master industry-standard techniques. Through practical labs and real-world scenarios, you'll emerge as an in-demand specialist, prepared for a successful career in this dynamic field.
Learning Objectives
Understand the critical roles and responsibilities of Test Engineers, including skills like debugging hardware and analyzing yields.
Familiarize yourself with ATE architecture, with a focus on industry-standard platforms.
Grasp essential test methods for various scenarios, including opens, shorts, leakage, BIST, and SBFT
Analyze test data to identify and root-cause faults
Understand the crucial role of ATE in the semiconductor lifecycle
Curriculum:
Module 1
Foundation of Semiconductor Testing with ATE
- Semiconductor Lifecycle & Testing: Explore the journey of a chip, emphasizing various testing stages and ATE's crucial role in ensuring quality.
- ATE System Fundamentals: Unpack an ATE system's key components and functionalities, understanding its hardware and software architecture.
- Test Socket & Probe Technologies: Gain insights into different types of test sockets and probe cards used for effective device connection and testing.
Module 2
Advanced ATE Techniques & Operations
- Test Concepts & Design: Master key test concepts like DFT and BIST, and how design choices impact testability.
- ATE Equipment & Operations: Explore various types of ATE equipment (e.g., wafer sorters, burn-in systems) and their applications and functionalities.
- Hardware Interface & Fault Detection: Deep-dive into test fixtures, probe cards, and other hardware components, learning how they facilitate fault detection and analysis
Module 3
Test Program Development & Analysis
- TPS Development Roadmap: Plan, design, and architect effective test programs using defined requirements, strategies, and procedures.
- Vector Generation & Instrument Integration: Equip yourself with skills to generate test vectors and integrate them with various testing instruments.
- Debugging & Optimization: Master debugging techniques to troubleshoot program issues and optimize test performance for efficiency and accuracy.
- Data Analysis & Yield Improvement: Analyze test data to identify yield bottlenecks, perform root cause analysis, and implement strategies for yield improvement
Target Audience
- Technicians seeking advanced test program development skills
- Quality control professionals wanting a deeper understanding of semiconductor testing
- Individuals aiming for careers in semiconductor testing
