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ASL 3000

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The LTX / Credence ASL 3000 is a semiconductor tester. The LTX / Credence ASL 3000's computer configuration includes a Pentium 4 processor, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, and Windows NT 4.0 operating system.[1]

ASL 3000 — Inventory photo
Fig. 01ASL 3000Inventory photo[1]

What it is

The LTX-Credence ASL 3000 is a semiconductor test system.[2][4][1][5]

How it works

General reference — not yet source-verified

A semiconductor test system applies electrical stimuli to a device and measures the resulting responses to verify behavior and characterize circuits.

A probe-oriented test setup connects test resources to device pads or probe points through card-based instrumentation and measurement paths.

Where it fits in the process flow

General reference — not yet source-verified

The ASL 3000 fits in electrical test and probe handling for semiconductor devices rather than in wafer fabrication steps that change material layers.

Applications

The ASL 3000 is used for semiconductor device testing and probing.[1][2][4]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical2

Slot 8
Dual OP-AMP Loop Card: Assy 960006-04[4]
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Electrical requirements
208-240 VAC, 50 A, 50/60 Hz[4]
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Control & software6

Computer configuration:[1]
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Computer Processor
Pentium 4[1]
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Operating System
Windows NT 4.0[1]
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Software Version
Vate 5.3.0SP1[1]
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Software
Vate 5.3.0SP1[1]
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Computer configuration
Pentium 4 processor, 1GB ram, 80 GB HDD, Windows NT 4.0, Vate 5.3.0SP1[1]
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Configuration & options55

Tester boards:[1]
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OVI (4)[1]
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TMU[1]
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DVI2k (4)[1]
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MUX LV[1]
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MDI (4)[1]
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CLK4[1]
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Pentium 4 processor[1]
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1GB ram[1]
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80 GB HDD[1]
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Windows NT 4.0[1]
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Vate
5.3.0SP1[1]
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Instrumentation rack
RS SMIQ 06 ATE, Gigatronics 8651A, Agilent 34401A, MVNA[2]
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OVI (Octal VI Card) 671 3032 (4)[2]
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TMU (Time Measurement) 671 5333[2]
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DVI 300 671 4678[2]
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DVI 2000 671 4676 (2)[2]
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MUX (Relay Mux Card) 671 5351[2]
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MDI 671 4534[2]
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CLK 4 672 6135[2]
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BTB 4 (Baseband transition board) 671 5366[2]
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Brick (16 Ports) 650 4717[2]
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For Parts[5]
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Tester Boards
OVI (4), TMU, DVI2k (4), MUX LV, MDI (4), CLK4[1]
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RAM
1 GB[1]
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Hard Drive
80 GB HDD[1]
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Vintage
2007[2]
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Board Complement (Part Numbers)
OVI (Octal VI Card) 671 3032 (4), TMU (Time Measurement) 671 5333, DVI 300 671 4678, DVI 2000 671 4676 (2), MUX (Relay Mux Card) 671 5351, MDI 671 4534, CLK 4 672 6135, BTB 4 (Baseband transition board) 671 5366, Brick (16 Ports) 650 4717[2]
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Processor
Pentium 4[1]
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HDD
80 GB[1]
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Tester boards included
OVI (4), TMU, DVI2k (4), MUX LV, MDI (4), CLK4[1]
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OVI (Octal VI Card) 671 3032
4 units[2]
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TMU (Time Measurement) 671 5333
1 unit[2]
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DVI 300 671 4678
1 unit[2]
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DVI 2000 671 4676
2 units[2]
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MUX (Relay Mux Card) 671 5351
1 unit[2]
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MDI 671 4534
1 unit[2]
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CLK 4 672 6135
1 unit[2]
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BTB 4 (Baseband transition board) 671 5366
1 unit[2]
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Brick (16 Ports) 650 4717
1 unit[2]
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Slot 1
Octal VI Card: Assy 950033-04, Rev E[4]
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Slot 2
Pulsed V/I V3: Assy 617-7096-00[4]
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Slot 3
Octal VI Card: Assy 950033-02, Rev D[4]
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Slot 4
Pulsed V/I V3: Assy 950062[4]
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Slot 6
Time Measurement Unit: Assy 950012[4]
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Slot 10
4 Quadrant V/I: Assy 671-4678-00[4]
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Slot 14
Relay MUX Card: Assy 960013-06[4]
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Slot 15
Octal VI Card: Assy 671-3032-36, Rev A[4]
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Slot 16
Octal VI Card: Assy 950033-04, Rev E[4]
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Slot 17
Octal VI Card: Assy 950033-04, Rev E[4]
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Slot 20
Relay MUX Card: Assy 960013-06[4]
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Slot 24
4 Quadrant V/I: Assy 671-4678-15, Rev A[4]
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Slot 26
4 Quadrant V/I: Assy 671-4578-25, Rev A[4]
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Slot 27
Assy 678-4548-03, Rev A[4]
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Empty Board Slots
7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25[4]
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What replaced it?

Alternatives

Tools documented as functional equivalents — same process step and wafer size, from a different manufacturer. Each equivalence cites its source.

What does it need to run?

Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.

  • Slot 8Dual OP-AMP Loop Card: Assy 960006-04[4]
  • Electrical requirements208-240 VAC, 50 A, 50/60 Hz[4]

Parts & consumables

Tracked replaceable assemblies, spares criticality, and availability status across all major subsystems. Each entry cites its source.

  • LTX / Credence ASL 3000 Power SupplyIn Productionsource[12]

Where are the manuals?

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Not publicly documented

Field notes

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Frequently asked questions

How are test programs created for these machines?General reference — not yet source-verified

Test programs are developed using the system's proprietary software environment, typically through graphical flow-chart editors or text-based languages like STIL (Standard Test Interface Language). Engineers define test sequences, stimulus parameters, and pass/fail limits for each device type.

What does the test system interface look like?General reference — not yet source-verified

The system connects to the device through a test interface board that carries either a probe card for wafer-level testing or a socket for final packaged testing. The interface provides reliable electrical contact and signal routing between the test head and the device.

What is the typical maintenance requirement for such test systems?General reference — not yet source-verified

Routine maintenance includes periodic calibration of internal instruments, cleaning of contact probes or sockets, and software updates. Preventive maintenance schedules are recommended to ensure measurement accuracy and uptime.

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The following facts about the ASL 3000 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the ASL 3000 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the ASL 3000 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the ASL 3000 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the ASL 3000 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the ASL 3000 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

Sources (12)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]Inventory photo
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