ASIC Production
Test development, wafer-level test and final production testing are conducted in-house in our cleanroom facilities. The closed-loop interaction between our test engineers and IC designers enables short response times, an essential aspect towards a stable production flow.
Our test engineers and IC designers are located in the same building, which allows for rapid feedback loops to further reduce iteration cycles, accelerate production and enable faster time-to-market.
MinDCet is your single point of contact, managing the entire IC process: foundry access, prototyping, characterization, packaging, test development, qualification, and the final production and testing. Our network of partners ensures a stable production flow.
Test Engineering Services
Final Production Test Development
We support our clients with the same service level they receive when we design their products. For customers requiring high-volume production, MinDCet develops dedicated test programs and hardware, while volume testing is performed through qualified external partners.
For niche-market applications with lower ASIC volumes, high-voltage requirements, or gradual production ramp-up, we provide complete in-house testing support. This is enabled by our on-site ETS-88 production tester and Chroma 3310 multi-temperature handler, operated by MinDCet’s experienced local Test Design Team.
Wafer Level Testing
We perform chip probing entirely in-house, including development of custom test programs and hardware. Test architecture is developed for each ASIC design to ensure that every chip meets its specifications before packaging. This approach enables early validation to maximize yield and reduce costs.
The wafer prober MPI TS2000 is designed for two-temperature testing (room temperature and elevated temperature) and handles 25 wafer cassettes. It uses robotic handlers, wafer barcode reading, automated mapping, and thermal chucks to perform fully unattended, 24/7 testing.
Package Level Testing
Testability and characterization requirements are defined already during the ASIC architecture phase. This ensures efficient validation and production screening later in the project. Based on the test specification prepared by the design team, MinDCet’s test engineers develop a detailed implementation plan.
This is finally transferred into a hardware implementation of a load board, that will either interface with our LabCommander software or to our Teradyne ETS-88 production test system. The test software is either developed fully-in house.
Qualification
MinDCet adapts its qualification and validation flow to the specific requirements of each customer. Some qualification activities are performed in-house, while others are carried out together with our long-term trusted partners. This flexible approach allows us to support both niche and high-volume applications, covering standards such as AEC-Q100.
