The agreement will see Nujira use the LTX-Credence Diamond10 tester for testing of its Coolteq.L High Accuracy Tracking ET modulator ICs ahead of full volume production later this year.
Nujira has selected the LTX-Credence Diamond system as its test solution based on its instrument density and proven performance, particularly its analog capability. The Diamond test platform’s small footprint and minimal facilities requirements also enables Nujira to easily install a development tester in its lab, without the need for any upgrades or changes to its facility.
Nujira will take delivery of the LTX-Credence Diamond10 system in May for qualification and engineering testing. The setup will also be used to validate the test program and procedures for final production, which is being carried out by Nujira’s supply chain partners.
The Diamond test platform is a low-cost, high-throughput production test solution for cost-sensitive devices. Its small footprint, minimal facilities requirements and low power consumption drive down cost of operation. High-density digital and analog instruments are suitable for production testing a variety of microcontrollers and cost-sensitive consumer ICs.
Patrick McNamee, VP of Silicon Operations, Nujira commented: “The partnership with LTX-Credence is another important milestone for Nujira as we accelerate the ramp to volume production. As a leading global test provider, LTX-Credence’s well-established experience in RF front end components and analog/mixed signal SoCs will be of major benefit to Nujira. The highly scalable Diamond test platform is already in use at our supply chain partners, and gives us the flexibility and capacity we need to ship hundreds of millions of devices per year”
Steve Wigley, VP of Marketing for LTX-Credence, said: “Nujira's Envelope Tracking technology will soon be designed into LTE smartphones, with fast ramp-up times and significant production volumes. LTX-Credence has extensive experience in providing test expertise for high performance IC manufacturing and we will be fully supporting Nujira in establishing robust and reliable test capabilities that will be critical as they move to volume production.”
About Nujira
Nujira’s mission is to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of transmitters for 3G and 4G handsets, base stations and TV broadcast applications by reducing the amount of waste energy dissipated as heat in the RF Power Amplifier circuit.
Nujira’s patented Coolteq® Modulator technology dynamically controls the power supply to the circuit in line with the amplitude of the signal, enabling the creation of highly efficient RF Power Amplifiers. Today Coolteq technology powers the industry’s most energy efficient and highest performing 4G base stations and TV broadcast transmitters. Nujira is now applying the same energy efficient technology to smartphones and other portable wireless devices.
A fabless semiconductor company located in Cambridge, UK, with design centres in Cambridge and Edinburgh, Nujira is enabling the design of cost-effective multi-mode, multi-band handsets that deliver faster data rates, longer battery life, and better coverage.
For more information, please visit www.nujira.com, follow us on Twitter @nujira_et or view our Tumblr http://nujira.tumblr.com/
About LTX-Credence
LTX-Credence is a global provider of semiconductor test solutions designed to deliver value through innovation enabling customers to implement best-in-class test strategies to maximize their profitability. LTX-Credence addresses the broad, divergent test requirements of the wireless, computing, automotive and entertainment market segments, offering a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, the largest installed base in the Asia-Pacific region, and a global network of strategically deployed applications and support resources. Additional information can be found at www.ltxc.com.
LTX-Credence is a trademark of LTX-Credence Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Press contact:
Ben Smith or Katia Bouznik
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Phone: +44 20 8408 8000
Nujira contact:
Jeremy Hendy, VP Sales & Marketing
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 1223 597 900
LTX-Credence contact:
Rich Yerganian, LTX-Credence Corporation
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 781 467 5063
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