Testing high-performance semiconductors is not always easy for developers. We show the advantages and disadvantages of measuring the drain-source resistance RDS(on) with direct current sources and current pulse sources.

Testing these components is a big challenge for test engineers, since currents and voltages have been rising rapidly in the last few years and will continue as such going forward.

To cut excess costs in mass volume production, these tests have to be done at different steps in the process, from front-end wafer level, bare-die, to back-end, where the discrete component and final product is tested. On one hand, this is mandatory to ensure consistently high quality and reliability of the devices. On the other hand, it is also important to detect failing parts as soon as possible – avoiding continuous processing of failed parts, and therefore lower production costs. The best cost-saving results can be achieved if you are able to completely cover test specification in every process step. For the most part, this isn’t easy.

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RDS(ON) Test System
RDS(ON)Test System at the Electronica with tester
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