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ASL3000 MDI Digital Applications - COURSE #0093

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Course Length

4 Days

Applicable testers

ASL3000 Series

Course Description

This course introduces the student to the capabilities and programming of the Modular Digital Instrument (MDI). This is achieved through a combination of lectures and lab exercises (actual device used in lab). Upon completion of the course, the student is able to: understand basic digital test issues, use the Pattern Editor to view and create MDI pattern files and program basic functions of the MDI.

Prerequisites

  • 6 months test experience
  • VisualATE Programming

Recommended

  • C++ programming (or other high-level language)
  • English - written and spoken

Related Classes

  • ASL3000 Mixed Signal Applications (using the AWG/AVD instruments)
  • ASL3000 RF and Baseband Applications (using the MVNA RF test options)

Other related classes include:

  • ASL3000 Basic Maintenance

Course Outline

Day 1: Hardware and Software Overview

  • Device Testing (digital test considerations)
  • Hardware Overview (block descriptions, timing overview)
  • Software Overview
  • Lab

Day 2: Programming and Test Development

  • Resource Map File
  • Pattern File
  • Pattern Editor
  • Test Development (Procedures, DC Testing)
  • DVI card
  • Labs

Day 3: Functional Testing

  • Functional Testing
  • Pattern and Timing
  • Data Formatting (drive, compare, inhibit)
  • Active Loads
  • CPU/Sequencer Flags
  • Labs

Day 4: Making Timing Measurements

  • Using the DTMU
  • Labs