IC testing board/software?

[cjsnare]

Hello.

I am a student working on digital VLSI design. I am always wondering if there is any testing board or tool kit that can test my chips. What I usually do is to build a PCB board and socket after I get the packaged chip. And then I use logic analyzer, oscilloscopes and pulse generators to perform measurement.
I think there should be some test/development kits for a smarter, more flexible way to do this kind of testing. It would be better if I can find one that is able to everything for me . What I am looking for is something that can give me more flexibilities on the input vectors, pulse type and signal voltages(even lower then threashold voltage).

I am asking any ideas and experiences from more experts like you. Any comment will be appreciated.

Thank you very much.

-Phill

 

[siva_7517]

just a question, I have just packaged my chip...n going to test the chip soon.

Is that possible if i use logic analyzer to give the input pattern to the chip.

do u have any reading material that u r willing to share.

Thanks in advance...your kind assistant is really appreciated

siva

 

[cjsnare]

In general, you can apply and see patterns if you use logic analyzer. But, it depends on your signal conditions, such as votage, slew rate, freq....

I don't think I have general document. I read only manuals if it is needed. Using LA is not hard at all. If you give a try, you will see right away.

-Phill