Teradyne`s Integra J750k Targets Design Verification

MUNICH, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2002--Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) will demonstrate its Integra J750k low cost, high performance test solutions for device characterization and design verification at the upcoming semiconductor industry tradeshow, SEMICON Europa, April 16 - 18, in Hall A1, Booth A1.413. The Integra J750k provides a full suite of characterization and debug tools, and powerful AC and DC instrumentation, in a small "test-head only" footprint. The system features IG-XL test software, a revolutionary test development suite combining the power and performance of the latest PC technology and Windows NT operating system with the familiarity of standard Windows productivity tools, like Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic.

"In the laboratory, design, and verification applications setting, the Integra J750k is a highly adaptive, fully integrated, and flexible replacement to multiple benchtop instruments that are manually assembled," said Adolf Finkenzeller, Sales Manager, Teradyne. "Lowering the cost of test, and providing unmatched performance and flexibility, are key to addressing the needs of the semiconductor and electronics industry. IG-XL test software is easy to use and complements characterization and design verification. All these qualities add up to make the Integra J750k an unrivaled tester for the characterization and design verification market."

About Integra J750k

The Integra J750k was designed specifically to reduce the cost of test without compromising production efficiency, flexibility or reliability. The basic configuration starts with 64 pins at 50MHz and can be expanded up to 256 pins at 100MHz. As requirements increase, the system may be upgraded to higher pin counts with field hardware and software upgrades. The J750k may also be configured with system options, like the mixed-signal or memory test options, to address the variation of testing needs and is 100% software and DIB compatible with the entire J750 family.

About Teradyne

Teradyne (NYSE: TER) is the world's largest supplier of automatic test equipment and is also a leading supplier of high performance interconnection systems. Teradyne's test products are used by manufacturers of semiconductors, circuit assemblies, voice and broadband telephone networks. Teradyne's backplane assemblies and high-density connectors are used by manufacturers of communications and computing systems central to building networking infrastructure. The company had sales of $1.4 billion in 2001 and currently employs about 8000 people worldwide. For more information visit www.teradyne.com.

“In the laboratory, design, and verification applications setting, the Integra J750k is a highly adaptive, fully integrated, and flexible replacement to multiple benchtop instruments that are manually assembled”