Patent classifications
G01R31/311
Loopback waveguide
A structure for, and method of, forming a first optoelectronic circuitry that generates an optical signal, a second optoelectronic circuitry that receives an optical signal, and a loopback waveguide that connects the output from the first optoelectronic circuitry to the second optoelectronic circuitry on an interposer substrate are described. The connected circuits, together comprising a photonic integrated circuit, are electrically tested using electrical signals that are provided via probing contact pads on the PIC die. Electrical activation of the optoelectrical sending devices and the subsequent detection and measurement of the optical signals in the receiving devices, in embodiments, provides information on the operability or functionality of the PIC on the die at the wafer level, prior to die separation or singulation, using the electrical and optical components of the PIC circuit.
Semiconductor Device Having an Optical Device Degradation Sensor
A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor body; an electrical device formed in an active region of the semiconductor body, the active region including an interface between the semiconductor body and an insulating material; and a sensor having a bandwidth tuned to at least part of an energy spectrum of light emitted by carrier recombination at the interface when the electrical device is driven between accumulation and inversion, wherein an intensity of the emitted light is proportional to a density of charge trapping states at the interface, wherein the sensor is configured to output a signal that is proportional to the intensity of the sensed light. Corresponding methods of monitoring and characterizing the semiconductor device and a test apparatus are also described.
Semiconductor Device Having an Optical Device Degradation Sensor
A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor body; an electrical device formed in an active region of the semiconductor body, the active region including an interface between the semiconductor body and an insulating material; and a sensor having a bandwidth tuned to at least part of an energy spectrum of light emitted by carrier recombination at the interface when the electrical device is driven between accumulation and inversion, wherein an intensity of the emitted light is proportional to a density of charge trapping states at the interface, wherein the sensor is configured to output a signal that is proportional to the intensity of the sensed light. Corresponding methods of monitoring and characterizing the semiconductor device and a test apparatus are also described.
SEMICONDUCTOR FAULT ANALYSIS DEVICE AND SEMICONDUCTOR FAULT ANALYSIS METHOD
A control part of a semiconductor fault analysis device outputs an alignment command that moves a chuck to a position at which a target is detectable by a first optical detection part and then aligns an optical axis of a second optical system with an optical axis of a first optical system with the target as a reference, and outputs an analysis command that applies a stimulus signal to a semiconductor device and receives light from the semiconductor device emitted according to a stimulus signal with at least one of a first optical detection part and a second optical detection part in a state in which a positional relationship between the optical axis of the first optical system and the optical axis of the second optical system is maintained.
Integrated circuit and method for diagnosing an integrated circuit
According to one aspect, an integrated circuit includes: an electronic module configured to generate a voltage at an output, and an electronic control circuit coupled to an output of the electronic module, the electronic control circuit comprising an emissive electronic component. The electronic control circuit is configured to cause the emissive electronic component to emit light radiation as a function of a value of the voltage at the output of the electronic module relative to a value of an operating voltage of the electronic module, and the operating voltage is specific thereto during normal operation of this electronic module. The light radiation emitted by the emissive electronic component is configured to diffuse to an outer face of the integrated circuit.
Integrated circuit and method for diagnosing an integrated circuit
According to one aspect, an integrated circuit includes: an electronic module configured to generate a voltage at an output, and an electronic control circuit coupled to an output of the electronic module, the electronic control circuit comprising an emissive electronic component. The electronic control circuit is configured to cause the emissive electronic component to emit light radiation as a function of a value of the voltage at the output of the electronic module relative to a value of an operating voltage of the electronic module, and the operating voltage is specific thereto during normal operation of this electronic module. The light radiation emitted by the emissive electronic component is configured to diffuse to an outer face of the integrated circuit.
Test socket and method of manufacturing the same
A first base plate includes a plurality of first positioning hole portions, an accommodation portion that accommodates an optical module, a first opening portion, a first pressing portion, and a first engagement portion. A second base plate has a second positioning hole portion that is disposed at a position corresponding to the first positioning hole portion, a second opening portion that is disposed at a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the second positioning hole portion, a second holding portion, a conduction portion, a second pressing portion, a substrate portion, a cover portion, a second hinge portion, and a second engagement portion.
Test socket and method of manufacturing the same
A first base plate includes a plurality of first positioning hole portions, an accommodation portion that accommodates an optical module, a first opening portion, a first pressing portion, and a first engagement portion. A second base plate has a second positioning hole portion that is disposed at a position corresponding to the first positioning hole portion, a second opening portion that is disposed at a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the second positioning hole portion, a second holding portion, a conduction portion, a second pressing portion, a substrate portion, a cover portion, a second hinge portion, and a second engagement portion.
Defect localization in embedded memory
A system and method for defect localization in embedded memory are provided. Embodiments include a system including automated testing equipment (ATE) interfaced with a wafer probe including a diagnostic laser for stimulating a DUT with the diagnostic laser at a ROI. The ATE is configured to simultaneously perform a test run at a test location of the DUT with a test pattern during stimulation of the DUT. Failing compare vectors of a reference failure log of a defective device are stored. A first profile module is configured to generate a first 3D profile from each pixel of a reference image of the defective device. A second profile module is configured to generate a second 3D profile from each pixel of the ROI of the DUT. A cross-correlation module is configured to execute a pixel-by-pixel cross-correlation from the first and second 3D profiles and generate an intensity map corresponding to a level of correlation between the DUT and defective device.
Defect localization in embedded memory
A system and method for defect localization in embedded memory are provided. Embodiments include a system including automated testing equipment (ATE) interfaced with a wafer probe including a diagnostic laser for stimulating a DUT with the diagnostic laser at a ROI. The ATE is configured to simultaneously perform a test run at a test location of the DUT with a test pattern during stimulation of the DUT. Failing compare vectors of a reference failure log of a defective device are stored. A first profile module is configured to generate a first 3D profile from each pixel of a reference image of the defective device. A second profile module is configured to generate a second 3D profile from each pixel of the ROI of the DUT. A cross-correlation module is configured to execute a pixel-by-pixel cross-correlation from the first and second 3D profiles and generate an intensity map corresponding to a level of correlation between the DUT and defective device.