[March 24, 2005] TestEdge Uses ASL 3000RF for Advanced RF On-Wafer Measurements Tweet MILPITAS, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Credence Systems Corporation , a leading provider of test solutions from design to production for the worldwide semiconductor industry, today announced that TestEdge Corporation has selected the ASL 3000RF(TM) for advanced RF on-wafer measurement characterization. The ASL 3000RF provides TestEdge with a cost- effective solution for both package testing and wafer sort of RF devices. Increasingly, system-in-package (SiP) devices are becoming more prevalent in the wireless semiconductor market. The integration of filters, switches, and other high performance RF die requires extremely accurate characterization that is only possible with S-Parameter measurement techniques. The ASL 3000RF provides the perfect solution for making on-wafer S-Parameters with its MVNA(TM) measurement system. A full suite of calibration and characterization tools is available on the ASL 3000RF to perform vector calibration directly to the probe/wafer interface. This allows for extremely accurate measurement of transmission and reflection parameters of the device. Additionally, Credence provides a complete turnkey solution to dock to many commonly available wafer probers. Solutions can be deployed quickly and easily to meet rapid product cycles. "Both Credence and TestEdge are committed to providing a practical solution to RF probe on the ASL 3000RF," said Craig Bousquet, president of TestEdge. "Our team has been working closely with Credence for over seven years and recognize the company for having excellent applications and field service support in addition to their innovative products and technologies." "As integration increases, wafer-level RF probing is becoming more of a necessity," said Dave Ranhoff, president and chief executive officer of Credence Systems Corporation. "We anticipate the need for RF probe will grow rapidly in the next two years as the demand for known-good-die used in SiP devices expands. We are pleased that TestEdge has chosen the ASL 3000RF to provide their customers with RF probe capability. Additionally, the system will enable TestEdge to deliver local engineering and production support for wireless companies in the San Diego area, a technology center for ongoing development of wireless technologies." About TestEdge TestEdge is an employee owned company that was created in 2002 by the former employees of Cadence Design Systems' test services department. The majority of the employees worked together at Burroughs, Unisys and Cadence. Based in San Diego, TestEdge focuses on delivering high quality test, fixture, and package engineering services. TestEdge delivers experienced IC test engineering services to a wide variety of customers, including consumer electronics firms, telecommunication companies, the automotive industry, and the US government. We offer complete test solutions for digital, analog, mixed-signal, and RF devices. More information is available at http://www.testedgeinc.com/. About Credence Credence Systems Corporation is the industry's leading provider of design- to-test solutions for the global semiconductor industry. With a commitment to applying innovative technology to lower the cost-of-test, Credence delivers competitive cost and performance advantages to integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), wafer foundries, outsource assembly and test (OSAT) suppliers and fabless chip companies worldwide. A global, ISO 9001-certified company with a presence in 20 countries, Credence is headquartered in Milpitas, California. More information is available at http://www.credence.com/. Credence is a registered trademark, and Credence Systems, ASL 3000RF, MVNA are trademarks of Credence Systems Corporation. Other trademarks that may be mentioned in this release are the intellectual property of their respective owners. Company Contact: Judy A.E. Dale Vice President, Marketing Communications Credence Systems Corporation Phone: 408-635-4309 FAX: 408-635-4986 E-mail: [email protected] Credence Systems Corporation CONTACT: Judy A.E. Dale, Vice President, Marketing Communications, ofCredence Systems Corporation, +1-408-635-4309, FAX: +1-408-635-4986, [email protected] Web site: http://www.credence.com/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]