Multitest announces a new bowl feed module for the MT9928 xm gravity test handler. This option offers a state-of-the-art solution for temperature test of the smallest devices such as MLF2 and SOT. While Turret is the traditional handling solution, it does not apply when accurate temperature testing is required at hot or cold.

Multitest have announced the debut of its latest Kelvin contactor — a state-of-the-art solution for high-power applications of 500+ Amperes. Current market requirements are driven by energy efficiency, energy harvesting, green energy application, mobility and more. Typically, this application can be found for MOSFET, drivers, IGBT, power modules, and power packages such as TO, SO and DIP.

Multitest announces that it recently shipped the 1,800th conversion kit for its MT9928 xm highly modular gravity feed test handler. This clearly demonstrates the broad coverage of applications required by the market and the excellent acceptance of the MT9928 xm. Handled packages range from SO, TO to QFN and DIL/DIP.

Multitest announces that the InStrip provides a high parallel test handling solution not only for ASICS and sensors in strips, but also for the test of singulated devices. This is accomplished with the InCarrier concept. Based on this broad bandwidth of applications, the number of systems installed in Asia, Europe and the United States is constantly increasing and Multitest is gaining market share.

Multitest used by integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) and final test subcontractors worldwide, announces that it now offers a Kelvin Tutorial. A Kelvin contactor is required for economical testing of devices with measurements that are sensitive to contact resistance. A true Kelvin contactor completely eliminates contact-resistance errors from DC parametric tests.

Multitest announces that it has expanded its MEMS portfolio to pick-and-place applications with the introduction of its test and calibration cart for the MT9510. Multitest MEMS solutions now are available for strip test and singulated package test–on Multitest InStrip with optional InCarrier,the well-established gravity test handlers MT93xx and MT9928, or the MT9510XP tri-temp pick-and-place handler.

Multitest recently launched the newest member of the Quad Tech contactor family: the Triton contactor for high-end digital applications. The Triton responds to the dedicated needs of these digital applications, which include servers, computers, mobile smartphones, digital TV and graphics.

Multitest announces that its proprietary DuraPad surface has been proven to significantly reduce the effects of pad wear caused by pogo pin style contactors. Specifically, fine-pitch boards of 0.5 mm or below and boards for resistance sensitive testing are particularly vulnerable to pad wear. DuraPad brings substantial cost of test savings to high-volume production sites of array packages and WLSCPs.

Multitest announces that Ryan Satrom, RF Engineer, will present a paper titled “Improving Power Delivery In The Test Interface” at the upcoming Burn-in & Test Socket Workshop, scheduled to take place March 4-7, 2012 Mesa, AZ.

Multites announces that Jim Brandes, Product Manager, will hold a presentation titled “Specmanship” at the upcoming Burn-in & Test Socket Workshop, scheduled to take place March 4-7, 2012 Mesa, AZ.

Multitest will exhibit its leading test solutions at the upcoming Burn-In & Test Strategies Workshop, scheduled to take place March 4-7, 2012 in Mesa, AZ.

Multites announces the first shipment of its new tri-temp 16-site pick-and-place platform. The MT9510 x16 will be deployed at an Asian high volume test site. Based on the technology of the well-established MT95XX platform, the MT9510 x16 leverages Multitest’s expertise in temperature testing and DUT handling to support the state-of-the-art high parallel test for the complete temperature range from -55 to +175°C.

Multitest has shipped the first Multitest MEMS equipment for the MT9510 pick-and-place test handler to an IDM in the United States. This new combination is based on the two well-established platforms: MT MEMS and MT9510.

Multitest announces that its UltraFlat process meets the requirements of high parallel vertical probe card applications. For applications such as DDR3 memory, the requirements for the flatness of boards at wafer-level testing become crucial. For optimizing MLO/MLC attachments and contact element interfaces, a better surface is needed. Additionally, flatter PCBs require less compliance from the probe interface and reduce interface wear.

Multitest introduces the MT Pro Support Program for complete after-sales support. The MT Pro Support Program encompasses the complete after-sales support services offered by the company. Currently, the program includes the Recommended Spare Parts Lists, the Top-X List and the Preventive Maintenance Kit Program.

Multitest announces that its 2012 training schedule is now available online. Multitest’s training courses are designed to familiarize the trainee as easily and quickly as possible with the most important features of the test handlers.

Multitest have announced that James Quinn was named Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing effective November 14, 2011. Based in Rosenheim, Quinn will be responsible for managing customer relationships throughout the global market. He will direct efforts in the service and application engineering areas to support Multitest’s customers through a network of direct and indirect channels.

Multitest announces that the usage of its Gemini Kelvin is rapidly increasing at two longstanding customers, both of which rank among the top 25 IDMs. As more and more functionality is continuously being integrated into devices, there is an increasing need for Kelvin connections. The challenge of landing two independent probes on targets that are becoming smaller has increased. Nevertheless, Kelvin contacting often is the only way to achieve hig...

Multitest announces that its Cantilever style contactors often are used on non-Multitest, third-party test handlers. This complements Multitest’s Plug & Yield offering and makes the Multitest expertise available to all IDMs and test houses, independent of the handler brand. In cases where Multitest Cantilever contactors replaced competitors on third-party handlers, the result was a substantial yield improvement. Even more impressive are the dr...

Multitest announces that the Mercury contactor proved its excellent performance during a thorough BGA test evaluation at an international IDM and is now on the list of qualified contactors for all business units. The focus of the evaluation was to find a highly cost-efficient contacting solution that delivers consistent, reliable first pass yields. For best cost of test, a long probe life must be ensured.