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Advanced methods and software for enhancing analytical tools capabilities during chip diagnostic and characterization

Stellari et al., 2012

Document ID
17796189817230991174
Author
Stellari F
Song P
Publication year
Publication venue
International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis

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In this paper, we present a comprehensive overview of several advanced methods and software solutions that we have developed during the years in support of chip diagnostic and characterization in our lab. These techniques apply to the analytical tools in our lab …
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