The parameters achievable for a 96 pin state test machine has been defined. This machine can send and receive digital signals to/from all 96 pins, for the purpose of testing the functionality of an integrated circuit.The voltage levels are set (within specified limits) by the machine's controlling program, which is resident on a personal or mini computer. An unlimited number of test vectors can be used for extensive tests.Response time of the device under test is also be set (within specified limits) by the machine's controlling program.By building a test machine from gate arrays and a personal computer it should be possible to obtain the most cost effective functional tester yet built.STATUS: Phase I Only
