STS Operator Course Overview
The NI Semiconductor Test System (STS) is a production-ready ATE solution for RF and mixed-signal semiconductor devices. This course provides all the necessary information and training to get personnel up-to-speed on how to operate the STS in a production environment. During the course, students will learn the structure and components of the STS along with safety and environmental requirements. Fundamental operations will be covered including power-up and power-down, installing and uninstalling load boards, and configuring lot settings. Students will also get hands-on experience running a test program on an actual mixed-signal device. The course will wrap up with some basic troubleshooting procedures to help new STS operators tackle common problems.
Available formats
Virtual training not available for this course
Classroom training not available for this course
Course Objectives
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Operate the NI-STS to test mixed-signal or RF semiconductor devices
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Configure lot settings for your specific device under test
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Install and uninstall NI-STS Load boards
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Manage STS software bundles and perform basic troubleshooting
Course Details
Duration
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Instructor-led Classroom: One (1) day
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On-Demand: 1.5 hours
Audience
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New-hires preparing to operate the NI-STS in a production environment
Prerequisites
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None
NI Products Used
If you take the course On-Demand:
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STS Software Bundle 23.0
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Semiconductor Test System
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 Operator Course Outline
| Lesson | Overview | Topics |
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| Overview of the STS | Explore the purpose of the STS, identify its external components and I/O, and explain warning labels with 100% accuracy. |
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| Operating the STS | Perform fundamental STS operations including powering on/off the STS, running self-test, working with load boards, and managing software bundles. |
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| Running Test Programs | Use the Operator Interface (OI) to configure lot settings and run a test program. |
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| Viewing Tester Status and Results | Use indicators on the operator interface to monitor the status of the current test sequence and review test reports for previously-completed tests. |
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| Troubleshooting Common Issues | Interpret error codes and troubleshoot the most common problems that arise during test execution. |
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Continue Your Learning Path
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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).
STS Maintenance
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Introduction to InstrumentStudio
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