MultiTrace: Automated Curve Tracer
Designed for benchtop use, MultiTrace is a versatile, compact model accommodating up to 1152 pins and featuring the PGA-625 fixture as its standard interface. Operating on the comprehensive DataTrace, this powerful system offers a rich set of analytical, user-friendly tools for hardware operation, result analysis, calibration, maintenance, testing, and debugging. MultiTrace streamlines both powered and unpowered curve tracing processes and supports various test configurations, enhancing its utility across multiple application.
For users looking for the MT Century, it's now rolled into the MultiTrace line. The same fixtures, configurations, and lower pin counts are still available. Contact us for more information.
MultiTrace: Automated Curve Tracer
Designed for benchtop use, MultiTrace is a versatile, compact model accommodating up to 1152 pins and featuring the PGA-625 fixture as its standard interface. Operating on the comprehensive DataTrace, this powerful system offers a rich set of analytical, user-friendly tools for hardware operation, result analysis, calibration, maintenance, testing, and debugging. MultiTrace streamlines both powered and unpowered curve tracing processes and supports various test configurations, enhancing its utility across multiple application.
For users looking for the MT Century, it's now rolled into the MultiTrace line. The same fixtures, configurations, and lower pin counts are still available. Contact us for more information.
Supports up to 1152 Pin Counts & Compatible with a Variety of Test Fixtures
MultiTrace model is the perfect choice for those needing versatility and precision in their testing environments. It adapts seamlessly to a wide range of scenarios, ensuring reliable and repeatable results. Whether for basic measurements or complex analyses, MultiTrace delivers top-tier performance, making it an essential tool for diverse applications where accuracy is paramount.
▪ High Accuracy
Achieve unparalleled measurement accuracy with our advanced sensor technology, ensuring reliable and repeatable results.
▪ Automation
Streamline your workflow with fully automated testing procedures, reducing manual intervention and increasing throughput and consistency.
▪ Configurable Settings
Adapt to a wide range of testing requirements with customizable voltage and current ranges, making MultiTrace suitable for various applications.
▪ User-Friendly Interface
Enjoy a seamless user experience with an intuitive interface designed to minimize the learning curve and enhance productivity.
Supports up to 1152 Pin Counts & Compatible with a Variety of Test Fixtures
MultiTrace model is the perfect choice for those needing versatility and precision in their testing environments. It adapts seamlessly to a wide range of scenarios, ensuring reliable and repeatable results. Whether for basic measurements or complex analyses, MultiTrace delivers top-tier performance, making it an essential tool for diverse applications where accuracy is paramount.
▪ High Accuracy
Achieve unparalleled measurement accuracy with our advanced sensor technology, ensuring reliable and repeatable results.
▪ Automation
Streamline your workflow with fully automated testing procedures, reducing manual intervention and increasing throughput and consistency.
▪ Configurable Settings
Adapt to a wide range of testing requirements with customizable voltage and current ranges, making MultiTrace suitable for various applications.
▪ User-Friendly Interface
Enjoy a seamless user experience with an intuitive interface designed to minimize the learning curve and enhance productivity.
Fixture Options & System Details
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Here, you'll find helpful links, PDF downloads for manuals and brochures, and related blog posts. For further assistance, please contact our customer support team.
Hardware of MultiTrace
MultiTrace Curve Tracer features a modular design, starting with a core system that includes a test chassis (pictured here) with a switch card and power supply. This foundational setup can be customized and expanded into various configurations to accommodate higher pin counts and enhance functionality.
Common Features:
- Benchtop Form Factor fits on half of a typical lab bench
- 216, 324, 432 and 625 pin configurations are popular (other sizes available)
- Supports 2, 4, and 6 bus standard configurations
- 2 bus, 1080 pin with Octopogo interface available for Desktop MultiTrace
- Fixtures include access to all drives and measurement nodes by way of Banana Jacks
- Most Configurations are Upgradable
- Remote cable available for interface with microscope for Fault Localization Methods
Test Applications for MultiTrace
Failure Analysis: MultiTrace allows for detailed characterization of devices that have failed in production or in the field, identifying anomalies and clues that can lead to the root causes of failure in an effort to prevent future occurrences and improve product design.
Reliability Testing: With MultiTrace, devices undergo rigorous testing under various environmental and operational conditions can be monitored for damage to the electrical connection to the pins in order to ensure their long-term reliability and performance.
Counterfeit Device Analysis: MultiTrace is useful for verifying the authenticity of electronic components, protecting the supply chain from counterfeit parts that can compromise system integrity. Signatures of devices can be saved and compared among like devices to show similar internal construction.
Nondestructive Electrical Test: This application utilizes MultiTrace to perform electrical testing on suspected counterfeit devices without causing any physical damage, ensuring their functionality and compliance with specifications after testing is done.
Opens, Shorts, and Leakage Testing (OSL): MegaTrace provides precise measurements for detecting open circuits, short circuits, and leakage currents in electronic devices, crucial for quality control and troubleshooting. Evaluate linearity of leakage and shorts just by looking.
Post-Decap Electrical Inspection: After decapsulation of an integrated circuit, MultiTrace curve trace results can be compared to before decapsulation to show it has not changed as a result of the procedure.
Optical Fault Localization: Using advanced optical techniques, MultiTrace helps provide the necessary electrical bias to the leakage to aid in pinpointing the exact location of faults within a device, enabling efficient and accurate repairs.
ESD Testing: When Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) testing is done using other tester hardware, MultiTrace test results help find the damage that may have occured and helps ensure that devices can withstand electrostatic events, which are common in real-world environments, thereby preventing premature failures.
Latch-Up Testing: MultiTrace is one of the very few automated tools that conducts latch-up testing to assess the susceptibility of CMOS circuits to latch-up conditions, which can lead to catastrophic device failure if not properly managed.
Supply Current Measurements: By measuring the supply current accurately, MultiTrace helps in identifying excessive power consumption issues and ensuring that devices meet their power efficiency targets. High Static Supply Current (IDDQ) is a common failure signature that Multitrace can measure using repeatable, easy-to-configure test conditions.
Up to 108 Pins and Fixture Boards
The MultiTrace line offers flexible 96/100/108-pin options and reliable R1 and RSK fixture board types.
The MultiTrace 100 pin model, formerly known as "MT Century", comprises a single test chassis with backplane. It comes complete with a single test cable and is available in optimized formats of 96 or 100 pins. R1 fixture types are the primary choice for this model, supporting packages and devices with pin counts from 96 to a maximum of 108.
R1 fixtures are designed to be flexible and seamlessly integrate with MultiTrace systems through a dedicated DUT board and a 100-pin connector.
Basic fixtures provide compatibility with adapters having DIP, and PGA footprints, while dedicated fixtures feature an RTI socket and lid. Open top and open bottom features make these a very flexible DUT board platform.
The R1 is versatile for a range of testing situations. With compatibility for all RTI 1.5-inch test sockets and most third-party sockets, R1 fixtures ensures precise and adaptable results in a user-friendly setting.
Compatibility with the RTI 950 Series Fixture and Mini-card DUT boards is available for the MultiTrace 100 models. You can get them in either 96 or 100-pin optimized formats. Furthermore, we also provide the 96-pin Double DIP-48 Fixture and the PGA-108 pin fixture, offering partial compatibility with PGA fixtures.
Up to 216-pins and Fixture Boards
Experience the power of our expanded MultiTrace configurations, offering efficient and reliable testing solutions with our 192/200/216-pin setups and versatile R2 and RSK fixture board types.
2 backplanes and 2 cable connectors.
The MultiTrace 200 model comprises a single test chassis with two backplanes, and two test cables. This configuration is ideal for devices that need up to 216 pins and is available in either 96 or 100-pin optimized formats.
Devices with a slightly higher number of pins can benefit from the R2 fixture, which includes a DUT board equipped with two sturdy 96 or 100 channel, 100-pin connectors. With extensive connectivity options, these fixtures enable comprehensive testing procedures.
The R2 fixture incorporates unique standoffs that facilitate access to the backside of the DUT board and the base plate. With this design, you can efficiently test the backside without having to reconfigure anything, thanks to the ample clearance for sockets and cables.
With the R2 fixture, you can expect consistent performance and effortless operation, whether you're performing routine quality checks or detailed component failure analysis. This tool is indispensable for any electronics testing lab, ensuring both accuracy and efficiency.
Up to 432-pins and Fixture Boards
Discover the wide range of features offered by our expanded MultiTrace configurations, available in different setups including 284/300/324-pin and 384/400/432-pin, with versatile R4 and RSK fixture board options.
Backside of 300 or 400 models with backplanes and cables.
With the MultiTrace 300 and 400 models, you get a package that comprises two test chassis and either three or four backplanes, each accompanied by its own set of test cables. Complete access to all 432 pins is available in either 96 or 100-pin optimized formats.
ADD: Image: need an R4 with only connectors on bottom, this is the default configuration
Designed to offer a wide range of connectivity and testing possibilities, the R4 fixture is equipped with a DUT board that features four active connectors. These connectors can support either 96 or 100 channels and have 100 pins each. Standoffs between the DUT board and the base plate allow for proper accommodation of sockets and cables, enabling effective backside testing.
The ample space provided by the R4 format accommodates larger socket bodies and complex jumper arrays. The board's flexibility enables configuration with different power supplies, expanding its application to standalone bench fixtures.
One notable characteristic of the R4 format is its ability to work with fixed position mounting boards. Mounting the board on a microscope stage enables hassle-free swapping of the DUT board, eliminating the need to handle the cables. This helps in keeping the wires organized as required, making the testing process easier.
The R4 fixture is renowned for its flexibility and reliability in accurate electronics testing, supporting all RTI test sockets and most third-party test sockets.
PGA Fixture
For over three decades, the standard fixture in the MultiTrace system has featured a PGA ZIF socket. It includes a straightforward 1 to 1 Make-Break jumper area for connecting external lines to test pins or isolating them from the system. Systems with fewer pins simply depopulate sockets in predictable ways; RTI provides extensive DUT board support for this setup. An option for remote interface extension is also available.
441 Fixture
Discover the original PGA-441 fixture, an alternative to the PGA-625. Featuring a 21×21 array, it accommodates up to 441 pins and is still available. The PGA-441 is also available in the R4 format with just a few pins omitted. Adapt your system efficiently and effectively with the versatile PGA-441 fixture.
625 Fixture
The traditional PGA-625 sockets are now obsolete. For a limited time, RTI is able to produce our own manufacture heavy duty PGA ZIF sockets using remaining stock of the 3M pins. Mounted on our standard PGA Fixture box, this is still a viable format for DUT boards.
Side-by-side
"Side by side" DUT board supports up to 625 pins. This style has the socket and PGA array adjacent to each other and is often used with BGA DUT boards.
Adapters
Programming adapters generally have a DIP-48 footprint and are used in programming device programmers. Pins can be scrambled or numbered the same as the DUT.
Remote Docking
Remote docking interfaces are compatible with the PGA-625 and PGA-441. Custom DUT boards are also available.
1152 Octopogo Fixture
The 1152 Octopogo Fixture Box is a high-pin-count fixture compatible with the MultiTrace curve tracer, serving as an alternative to the MultiTrace's 625-pin PGA interface when populated to 648 pins. Featuring the octopogo pin block and daughter card format from the MegaTrace curve tracer, this fixture box features a drive bus interface providing access to all drives and measurement nodes via banana jacks. Each signal path includes a single header pin connection, facilitating auxiliary test configurations, manual signal routing, and verification.
DUT Boards
Octopogo DUT Boards
Diverging from the DIP and PGA ZIF interfaces typical of lower pin count MultiTrace setups, the 1152 fixture box introduces the built-in RTI standard Octopogo interface. This interface adopts a load board style, compatible with RTI's Octopogo daughter boards that attach directly to the pin block array atop the fixture. These boards can be custom-designed for specific DUTs or adapted for versatility with RTI's universal BGA test socket.
Extended Octopogo DUT Boards
Extended Octopogo DUT
The extended Octopogo DUT board provides for sockets larger than 2.25 inches by moving them from the center to an offset position. Designed for the 1152 Octopogo fixture box, it maintains the same pin count as the standard Octopogo DUT board.
Compatibility Adapters for all MultiTrace Models
Compatibility adapters convert one fixture interface standard to another. For instance, if you have a DUT board collection with a specific interface like PGA, Edge board, or pogo pad array, RTI can adapt it to the Yamaichi cable or any other standard. This allows you to continue using your legacy DUT boards. For new DUT boards, you can either stick with your current setup or use the Yamaichi cables directly on a new dedicated DUT board.
Below are compatibility adapter examples. Click on an image to expand.
System Specifications
Bus Systems Overview
| 2 Bus System | 4 Bus System | 6 Bus System |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Standard Drives | 4 Standard Drives | 4 Standard Drives |
| 1 Power Drive | 2 Power Drives | 2 Power Drives |
| 1 High Voltage Drive | 2 High Voltage Drives | 2 High Voltage Drives |
Drive Specifications
| Standard Drive | Power Drive | High Voltage Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage: ±15 V | Voltage: ±15 V | Voltage: ±100 V |
| Current: ±1 Amp (source or sink) | Current: ±1 Amp (source or sink) | Current: ±100mA (source or sink) |
| Series resistors: User selectable 1Ω, 10Ω, 100Ω, 1KΩ, 10KΩ, 100KΩ, 1MΩ, 10MΩ | Series resistors: Fixed 1Ω | Series resistors: User selectable 10Ω, 332Ω, 10KΩ, 329KΩ, 10MΩ |
| Auto resistor selectable in DC parametric modes | N/A | Auto resistor selectable in DC parametric modes. |
| Voltage Setting Resolution: 16 bit DAC provides < 1 mV/step resolution | Voltage Setting Resolution: 16 bit DAC provides < 1 mV/step resolution | Voltage Setting Resolution: 16 bit DAC provides < 4 mV/step resolution |
| Voltage Measurement Resolution: 16 bit ADC provides < 1mV resolution | Voltage Measurement Resolution: 16 bit ADC provides < 1mV resolution | Voltage Measurement Resolution: 16 bit ADC provides < 4mV resolution |
| 4 Quadrant SMU Modes: Parametric Voltage Source, Parametric Current Source, Curve tracer SMU, Stairstep, Pulsed and Constant | 4 Quadrant SMU Modes: Parametric Voltage Source, Parametric Current Source, Curve tracer SMU, Stairstep, Pulsed and Constant | 4 Quadrant SMU Modes: Parametric Voltage Source, Parametric Current Source, Curve tracer SMU, Stairstep, Pulsed and Constant |
| Current setting Resolution depends on Series resistor Selection: 800pA to 400uA | Current setting Resolution depends on Series resistor Selection: 400uA | Current Setting Resolution depends on Series resistor Selection: 5nA to 120uA |
| Current measurement Resolution depends on Series resistor Selection: 5pA to 50uA | Current measurement Resolution depends on Series resistor Selection: 50uA | Current setting and measurement Resolution depends on Series resistor Selection: 30pA to 30uA |
| Measurement Modes: Pulsed, delayed measurement, filters and averaging | Measurement Modes: Pulsed, delayed measurement, filters and averaging | Measurement Modes: Pulsed, delayed measurement, filters and averaging |
Switch Matrix Configurations for MultiTrace
To discuss your needs further, please contact us.
| 2 Bus | 4 Bus | 6 Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | 2 channel FET switch matrix (Bus 1, 2) and 1 voltage measurement mux | 2 Channel Relay (bus 1,2) and 2 channel FET switch matrix (bus 3,4) and 1 voltage measurement mux | 4 Channel Relay (bus 1-4) and 2 channel FET switch matrix (bus 5,6) and 1 voltage measurement mux |
| Pin Count Supported | 108 to 1080, or 1152 | 108 to 648 | 108 to 648 |
| Standard Applications | Upowered Curve Trace | Unpowered Curve Trace, Powered Curve Trace, IDDQ and Latch-Up on devices having a single VDD voltage | Unpowered Curve Trace, Powered Curve Trace, IDDQ and Latch-Up on devices having a 2 or 4 VDD voltages |
| Custom Applications | custom setups requiring 4 SMU or less | custom setups requiring 8 SMU or less (4 switched, 4 fixed) | custom setups requiring 8 SMU or less (6 switched, 2 fixed) |
| Fixtures Supported | Century, PGA, Octopogo 1152, Custom | Century, PGA, Octopogo 648, Custom | Century, PGA, Octopogo 648, Custom |
Introducing DataTrace: Your Ultimate Curve Tracing Software
DataTrace, engineered by experts in failure analysis and semiconductor testing, is more than just curve trace software—it's an essential tool for professionals. Its powerful analytics, intuitive interface, and efficient tools make it perfect for operating RTI hardware and analyzing trace results.
Key Features:
- All in One: Configure tests, acquire data, analyze and document in a single user interface.
- File Viewing: Effortlessly view various file formats with an intuitive interface.
- Advanced Data Display: Get detailed graph displays for deeper insights.
- File Comparison: Compare files side-by-side to spot trends and anomalies.
- Graph Annotation: Add notes directly on graphs for enhanced communication.
Enhanced Analysis Tools:
- Multiple File Loading: Load multiple trace files simultaneously to save time.
- Overlay & Side-by-Side Modes: Flexible viewing options for better data visualization.
- Synchronized Pin Numbering: Maintain consistency across different graphs.
- Customizable Pin Display: Focus on specific areas of interest with flexible display options.
- Interactive Graph Tools: Use zoom, pan, trace ID, and measurement cursors for detailed data interaction.
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