Abstract: A hybrid tester architecture for testing a plurality of semiconductor devices in parallel is disclosed. The hybrid tester architecture includes per-pin formatting circuitry having data input circuitry and clock input circuitry and shared timing circuitry coupled to the clock input circuitry. The shared timing circuitry generates programmed timing signals. Per-pin data circuitry couples to the data input circuitry and generates drive data and expected data values associated with each individual device pin. The per-pin formatting circuitry responds to the programmed timing signals to produce tester waveforms in accordance with the per-pin data.

Abstract: A hybrid tester architecture for testing a plurality of semiconductor devices in parallel is disclosed. The hybrid tester architecture includes per-pin formatting circuitry having data input circuitry and clock input circuitry and shared timing circuitry coupled to the clock input circuitry. The shared timing circuitry generates programmed timing signals. Per-pin data circuitry couples to the data input circuitry and generates drive data and expected data values associated with each individual device pin. The per-pin formatting circuitry responds to the programmed timing signals to produce tester waveforms in accordance with the per-pin data.

Abstract: A driver for applying a deterministic waveform along a lossy transmission path to a device-under-test is disclosed. The driver includes a signal generator for producing a substantially square-wave signal at an output node and an injector coupled to the output node for modifying the square-wave signal to pre-compensate for expected losses along the lossy path.

Abstract: A tristate circuit for driving three signal levels to a pin of a device-under-test is disclosed. The tristate circuit includes a driver having an output at a first signal level and adapted for coupling to the pin. A first switching unit couples to the output and responds to a programmed signal. The first switching unit operates to selectively alter the first signal level to a second signal level. A second switching unit connects serially to the first switch. The second switching unit responds to a second programmed signal and operates to cooperate with the first switch to alter the second signal level to a third signal level.