In-Circuit Tester provides up to 2560 non-multiplexed channels.

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TestStation SE(TM) can be configured with analog measurement instruments and in-depth digital test capabilities. System hardware is controlled by worksheet-based software. Test capabilities include standard shorts and opens testing; analog value and digital function testing; vectorless opens testing using Deltascan and Framescan(TM); and reduced-access boundary scan testing using Victory(TM) software.



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Teradyne Introduces TestStation(TM)SE In-Circuit Tester



Price and Performance Breakthrough for Volume Manufacturers

SHENZHEN, CHINA---August 27, 2002---Teradyne's [NYSE: TER Assembly Test Division, a global leader in electronics testing and production solutions, announced today at the NEPCON Shenzhen tradeshow, the immediate availability of the TestStation SE(TM), a new addition to Teradyne's family of in-circuit test (ICT) systems. The TestStation SE is ideal for manufacturers of high volume electronics assemblies that require high throughput, test accuracy, and proven reliability at lower test costs.

"The TestStation SE is designed to be a cost effective in-circuit test solution for the high-volume consumer, computer and communications electronics market," said Jim Ficaro manager of the electronics test group. "It combines the reliability and performance of Teradyne's proven in-circuit test technologies, with the convenience of a customer friendly test programming environment, and a worldwide network of support and service that is second to none."

About TestStation SE

The TestStation SE is a small footprint in-circuit tester that can be configured with up to 2560 all-real (non-multiplexed) channels, a high accuracy PRISM analog measurement instrument, and in-depth digital test capabilities. It is available with a number of industry-standard fixture interfaces for preserving current investments and minimizing transition costs.

System hardware is controlled by Teradyne's worksheet-based software, which is simple to learn and use and which can save days of program development and debug time. To better support manufacturing operations in China, the TestStation SE provides key operator user interface screens in Chinese or English.

The TestStation SE is fully supported by Teradyne's D2B(TM) (Design to Build) software suite, featuring D2B A3(TM), and D2B Strategist(TM).

o D2B A3 is used to translate CAD designs, import bills of materials data, optimize data for selected manufacturing equipment, assign test probe locations and output customized files.
o D2B Strategist(TM) is a decision-making software solution that enables the deployment of complementary distributed test strategies and the ability to run multiple "what if" scenarios in seconds.

Test capabilities for the TestStation SE include standard shorts and opens testing; analog value and digital function testing; vectorless opens testing using Deltascan and Framescan(TM); reduced-access boundary scan testing using Teradyne's advanced Victory(TM) software; fast programming of on board FLASH and ISP components using Lightning hardware, and combinational testing using optional VXI test instruments.

The TestStation SE provides all these capabilities at a price much lower than any other system in its class and it is backed by Teradyne's worldwide Application and Service organizations.

Pricing & Availability

The TestStation SE is now available. Pricing starts at $105,000.

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.

For more information contact:

Mark Stygles
mark.stygles@teradyne.com
Marketing Communications - North America
Westford, MA USA 01886-0033
USA: 978 589 7425

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