Motorola Selects Agilent Technologies' Automated Test System for New 3G Wireless Communications SOC Device
Agilent 93000 SOC Series Test System Reduces Test Time for New Baseband Processor by More than 50 Percent
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2002--
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A - news) today announced that Motorola's
(NYSE:MOT - news) Semiconductor Products Sector (SPS) has chosen the Agilent
93000 SOC Series test system as the platform to test a new baseband
processor for third-generation (3G) wireless communications.
Motorola's choice was based on the 93000's ability to reduce overall
test time by more than 50 percent.
"The Agilent 93000 SOC Series significantly reduced our per-device
test time, driving down our cost of test and helping us come out ahead
in this highly competitive consumer electronics market," said Errol
Moore, corporate vice president and director at Motorola, SPS. "The
system's at-speed memory test performance also convinced us that the
93000 was the best choice for our complex embedded memory products."
Testing embedded memory on an SOC is a complex, time-consuming
process. Reducing memory test time is therefore a key factor in
reducing overall SOC test time and cost of test. The Agilent 93000 SOC
Series' test processor-per-pin architecture allows at-speed memory
testing, enabling the system to test DRAM and SRAM at higher
frequencies, improving test coverage and reducing memory test times by
as much as 75 percent. In addition, at-speed testing allows scan and
ATPG patterns to be tested at higher speeds, improving test coverage
and further reducing test times.
"The Agilent 93000 is a complete SOC tester, which means it has
the versatility necessary to test multiple functional elements in a
single pass," said Tom Newsom, vice president and general manager of
Agilent's SOC Business Unit. "In a complex device like Motorola's new
baseband processor, testing multiple functional elements in one pass
saves critical time and expensive capital-equipment costs associated
with dedicated test equipment."
Motorola is using the Agilent 93000 SOC Series Ce model to test
their new baseband processor. The Agilent 93000 Ce model offers a low
price point yet provides the architecture to cover a broad range of
SOC applications. In addition, the tester's port scalability allows
the end user to configure performance on a pin-by-pin basis. The
result is a versatile tester that is less expensive not only to buy,
but also to own.
About Motorola
As the world's No. 1 producer of embedded processors, Motorola's
Semiconductor Products Sector creates DigitalDNA(TM) system-on-chip
solutions for a connected world. Our strong focus on communications
and networking enables customers to develop smarter, simpler, safer
and synchronized products for the person, work team, home and
automobile. Motorola's worldwide semiconductor sales were $7.9 billion
(USD) in 2000. http://www.motorola.com/semiconductors/
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT - news) is a global leader in providing
integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in
2000 were $37.6 billion. http://www.motorola.com
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A - news) is a global technology leader
in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 41,000
employees serve customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent had net
revenue of $8.4 billion in fiscal year 2001. Information about Agilent
is available on the Web at www.agilent.com.
Contact:
Agilent Technologies Inc.
Paul Guerrero, 970/635-6013
paul_guerrero@agilent.com
or
KVO Public Relations, for Agilent
Nate James, 503/221-2378
nate_james@kvo.com
