Advantest Rolls Out Wave Scale RF20ex: High-Frequency, High-Bandwidth RF IC Test Card for V93000 EXA Scale Platform

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Scalable Card Provides Future-Proof 100MHz–20GHz Bandwidth for All RF Applications, Solves Testing Challenges for Broadband Applications, Including Wi-Fi 7 and UWB

TOKYO, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading semiconductor test equipment provider Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) today introduced the Wave Scale RF20ex instrument for the V93000 EXA Scale platform. It allows customers to test virtually any type of radio frequency (RF) device using a single instrument. The Wave Scale RF20ex takes the innovation of the V93000 Wave Scale RF solution to a new level, providing twice the number of RF ports per instrument and offering a future-proof frequency and bandwidth spanning 100MHz to 20GHz and 2GHz the best in the industry. bandwidth capacity. It is well equipped to deal with 5G, Wi-Fi 7, ultra-wideband (UWB) and any other current or future standards in RF.

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As semiconductors continue to evolve towards higher performance, technological convergence and complexity, a comprehensive and integrated test solution is required. The new Wave Scale RF20ex provides an integrated, one-card solution for all standard RF applications. For UWB applications, the Wave Scale RF20ex on the V93000 platform enables ATE a new class of devices that are most in demand for their testing needs in terms of bandwidth flexibility and frequency integration while driving high multi-site testing rates and low cost-of-test (CoT).

“Our goal in developing the Wave Scale RF20ex is to provide the most advanced and efficient RF ATE tool available,” said Ralf Stoffels, CEO and division manager of Advantest’s V93000 product unit. “This single card improves the performance of many applications while simplifying configurations that can cover the entire RF market—with built-in capabilities to handle the upcoming Wi-Fi 8 and 6G device generations.”

Wave Scale RF20ex Key Features
The Wave Scale RF20ex card offers a wealth of features and benefits designed by Advantest RF testing experts, including:

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• 64 bi-directional ports per card
• 100MHz – 20GHz coverage on all ports
• 2GHz bandwidth for fast refresh and measurement

The new Wave Scale RF20ex card is already in use at several customer sites and will be widely available in December 2024. Visit here for more information about the card and the V93000 EXA Scale platform.

About Advantest Corporation
Advantest (TSE: 6857) is a leading manufacturer of automated test and measurement equipment used in the design and manufacture of semiconductors for applications including 5G communications, Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, high-performance computing (HPC) including artificial . artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and more. Its leading systems and products are assembled on the world’s most advanced semiconductor production lines. The company also conducts R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications; develops advanced test-interface solutions for wafer type and end-to-end testing; manufactures scanning electron microscopes essential for photomask fabrication; and provides system level testing solutions and other related testing accessories. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with global resources and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility. More information is available at www.advantest.com.

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