STS Maintenance Course Overview
The NI STS (Semiconductor Test System) series features fully production-ready test systems that use NI technology in a form factor suitable for a semiconductor production test environment. In this course, you will learn how to set up, troubleshoot, and maintain the STS.
Available formats
Virtual training not available for this course
Classroom training not available for this course
Course Objectives
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Install an STS on the factory floor in accordance with NI guidelines
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Calibrate an STS to ensure measurement accuracy
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Troubleshoot a variety of test and system failures
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Perform preventive maintenance to ensure continued safe STS operation
Course Details
Duration
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Instructor-led Classroom: One (1) day
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On-Demand: 3 hours
Audience
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STS Test Technicians
Prerequisites
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STS Operator
NI Products Used
If you take the course On-Demand:
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STS Software Bundle 23.0
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STS (Semiconductor Test System) M2
If you take the course in an instructor-led format:
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Semiconductor Test System
Training Materials
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On-demand training includes digital course materials delivered through the NI Learning Center, available for the access duration of your subscription
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Virtual instructor-led training includes digital course material that is delivered through the NI Learning Center
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NI virtual instructor-led training is delivered through Zoom, and Amazon AppStream/LogMein access is provided to participants to perform the exercises on virtual machines equipped with the latest software
Cost in Credits
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On-Demand: Included with software subscription and enterprise agreements, or 5 Education Services Credits, or 2 Training Credits
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Private virtual or classroom: 70 Education Services Credits or 20 Training Credits
STS Maintenance Course Outline
| Lesson | Overview | Topics |
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| System Overview | Describe the purpose of the various components of the STS test cell. |
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| Preparing the Test Site | Identify the various requirements that must be met by your test site to ensure that it can use your STS safely and effectively. |
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| Installing the STS | Install the STS on the production floor, integrating it with all the required factory systems. |
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| Creating a Calibration Plan | Describe the purpose of calibration and create a plan for calibration. |
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| Performing Calibration | Use the appropriate CLB to test connectivity and perform calibration on your STS. |
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Performing Preventive Maintenance | Given an STS that is running on the production floor, perform NI-recommended and factory-required maintenance tasks to ensure the continued safe and functional operation of the STS. |
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| Diagnostics and Troubleshooting | For an STS experiencing a failure, use NI-recommended techniques to determine the cause and address it. |
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Continue Your Learning Path
Test Program Development with STS
The Test Program Development with STS course delivers hands-on training for setting up and using a Semiconductor Test System (STS) to communicate with a device under test (DUT).
Introduction to InstrumentStudio
InstrumentStudio software provides an integrated environment for instrument configuration that simplifies quick, interactive measurements and augments automated production test systems.
Device Testing with Digital Pattern Instruments
Learn to effectively use NI oscilloscopes to select the right instrument and probes for your measurement needs.
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