When troubleshooting a complex device, knowledge is king. We want, and need, to know everything relevant to the issue, including the proper IC revision number, where to find relevant reference ...

The chip industry is starting to add technology that can predict impending failures early enough to stave off serious problems, both in manufacturing and in the field. Engineers increasingly are ...

Test is a dirty business. It can contaminate a unit or wafer, or the test hardware, which in turn can cause problems in the field. While this has not gone unnoticed, particularly as costs rise due to ...

Leading automotive semiconductor suppliers successfully deploy Synopsys' synthesis-based test solution to meet their stringent test goals for higher levels of quality, reliability and functional ...

“Four years ago, that was at 50% and it’s steadily increased since,” said Tristan Erion-Lorico. Image: Kiwa PVEL. A total of 83% of module manufacturers have had at least one test failure in the Kiwa ...