1. INTRODUCTION MATERIALS
1.1 Abstract
Cookbook Instruction for the Teradyne Integra J750 Test System is designed to help
professors and students to understand how the machine functions in a simple manner. Users
need not read through the whole Teradyne Integra J750 user manual to learn how to use the
system for testing. They only need to go through this cookbook to learn how to use the system.
Through reading the cookbook it takes the user lesser times to understand the material.
Therefore, the cookbook is a very efficient tool for the users who will be working with the
Teradyne Integra J750 Test System
1.2 Acknowledgement
The team would like to acknowledge the technical assistance from the team advisors, Dr.
Weber and Dr. Chu. The team would also like to acknowledge Jason Boyd, the technician at the
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Iowa State who will explain to the team
on how to use the Teradyne Integra J750.
1.3 Problem Statement
Teradyne Integra J750 is a highly parallel test system that provides the most economical
approach to testing complex VLSI devices with embedded memory and analog cells. The team
will design a cookbook on how to use the Teradyne Integra J750. The main purpose of doing the
cookbook is to simplify the material in the Teradyne Integra user manual, so that it is easy for the
readers. In order to do the testing, a program or test-template is needed to be written before
running a device test.
1.4 Operating Environment
The basic environment of the project will be Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape
Communicator 7.0 as well as a hard copy. In either case it will depend on the user choices of
uses.
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1.5 Intended User(s) and Intended Use(s)
An important step in the project is to identify who will use the project and why. Included
below are lists of users and uses for this project.
1.5.1 Intended users
Below are some of the users who may use this project.
Dr. Weber, Dr. Chu and Iowa State’s Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering professors.
Iowa State’s graduate students
Iowa State’s undergraduate students
Permitted users
1.5.2 Intended Uses
Below are some of the uses that this project may be used for.
Iowa State Professors who want to test their fabricated circuit
Iowa State students who want to test their fabricated circuit
Iowa State students who want to learn how to test a simple VLSI circuit
1.6 Assumptions and Limitations
Below are the assumptions and limitations that have been made at this time. As the
project progresses there the list will be updated and added.
1.6.1 Assumptions
Below is a list of assumptions that have been made about
The users should have basic knowledge about timing characterization, testing basic
cells and verification of a cell of a RAM, a multiplexer or a XOR gate.
User should have basic knowledge on programming
1.6.2 Limitations
Below is a list of limitations that have been made on this project.
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This cookbook is written for college student, who have some knowledge about
electrical circuit.
For Iowa State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering professors.
1.7 Expected End Product and Other Deliverables
The final project shall include:
An instruction manual on steps in using the Teradyne Integra J750 in html format
o Steps to write the test-template
o Steps to test a RAM, multiplexer and XOR gate
Other deliverables:
Design Report
Project Poster
Final Report
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2. PROPOSED APPROACH AND STATEMENT OF WORK
This section identifies what approach the team will take to the project and what work
must be done for the project to be success. The approach will be determined by what the
functional requirements are and what constraints are on the project and what technologies are
available to the team.
2.1 Proposed Approach
This section details the approach that the team will take to this project.
2.1.1 Functional requirements
This section shall describe the functional requirement of the system and it purpose of use.
The product will teach the user on how to use the Teradyne Integra J750 Test
System to test a RAM, a multiplexer or a XOR gate.
On the RAM test, the product will be able to guide the user on how to test the
following characteristics
o Size.
o Save data time.
o Delay time.
On a multiplexer, the product is able to guide the user how to test the following
characteristic
o High-to-low and low-to-high transition delay time.
o High-to-low and low-to-high propagation delay time.
On a XOR gate, the product is able to guide the user on how to test the following
characteristic
o High-to-low and low-to-high transition delay time.
o High-to-low and low-to-high propagation delay time.
2.1.2 Constraint considerations
This section shall describe the design constraints associated with the system
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The product shall be readable by Internet Explorer 6.0 and Netscape
Communicator 7.0.
The product is to be used in with the Teradyne Integra J750.
2.1.3 Technology considerations
Below is a list of technology considerations that will give rough ideas of what Integra
J750 are use for and what type of software gone to be using with it.
Teradyne Integra J750 Test System is used to test the electronic circuits.
Research should be done on the following issues
o Programming the test system.
o Conduct an investigation on the most common testing cases of a RAM,
a multiplexer and a XOR gate.
o The pin information about a RAM, multiplexer and a XOR gate.
The following software shall be used to design the web page.
o Microsoft FrontPage.
o Macromedia Dreamweaver MX.
The following software shall be used to draw the Gantt chart for the whole
project
o Microsoft Project.
The following software shall be used to test the product.
o Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.
o Netscape Communicator 7.0.
2.1.4 Technical approach considerations
The technical approach consideration of this project has been split into the following
sections: research approach and development approach.
Research Approach
For research approach we try to look for other ways for using Teradyne Integra
J750 to test a RAM, multiplexer and XOR gate.
Research on Programming the Teradyne Integra J750 test-template
o User’s manual of the Teradyne Integra J750 may provide some hints on
programming the test-template.
o C++ or Java may be used for programming the test-template.
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Research on the most common testing cases for a RAM, multiplexer and XOR
gate.
o Look for materials about timing characterization and verification of cells
on the web.
o Look for the major characteristics of a RAM, Multiplexer and a XOR
gate.
o Seek assistants from the team advisors and professors
Research on the pin information of RAM, multiplexer and XOR gate.
o Search for datasheets of common a RAM, multiplexer and a XOR gate on
the web.
o Search for datasheets of common a RAM, multiplexer and a XOR gate in
the Iowa State library.
Development approach
The final steps of approach are record all testing data and develop the cookbook.
Summarize the research data into neatly written format.
Read the safety precaution before begin testing because the Teradyne Integra
J750 fused is easily to burn out.
Starting the testing process and record all steps.
Write the test-template
Debug the test-template
All errors shall be recorded because it will help the team to write the
troubleshooting section
Write draft instructions for the cookbook.
Test the draft instructions.
Post the final cookbook online
2.1.5 Testing considerations
Locate a group of people who have no experience on the Teradyne Integra J750 Test
System, but have some knowledge of circuitry to test a RAM, multiplexer or a XOR
gate.
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2.1.6 Security considerations
For security purpose user are consider to follow all the guideline below. It is expected to
follow for the benefit of the user as well as the lab.
Security considerations during project development.
o Team members are suggested to logoff the computer when they leave
the computer.
o Team members are suggested to add password protection to all files
related to the project.
o Team members are suggested not to pass or show the project
information to a person who is not in the design team
o is required to access instruction manual or cookbook online
2.1.7 Safety considerations
Safety is very important aspect of this project; it not only for the user, but also the
equipments as well.
Operator should make sure he/she is grounded before operating the Teradyne
Integra J750 Test System.
Members are suggested to keep two copies of every file and save them in two
different computers. Files updated or created should be sent to all members
every other day.
2.1.8 Intellectual property considerations
This part of the plan is the intellectual part that each members of the team need to take
into consideration while doing the project.
While doing research, team members must cite all the sources of their
information.
All software used in the program are legal copy
2.1.9 Commercialization considerations
Since the product is decided for academic purpose. Also due to limit of fund, so
the group has no intention of commercialize the product.
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2.1.10 Possible risks and risk management
Faults may occur any moment on the project. Backup solutions are critical for the project
to survive. This risk management, list the solutions to most possible errors occurred in
our project.
Lost of team member - Some members may drop the class during the project
development. Workload should be re-disturbed to make sure that the project can
be kept going.
Absence of the Team Advisors - The team leader should meet with the team
advisors the day before the team advisors leave town for an update and
additional task during the absentee week.
Lost of data - Computer files always need to be in two copies at two different
computer locations. Furthermore, they are disturbed to all members every other
day. When a file is lost, team member may take the backup copy from other team
members.
Miscommunication - Internet messenger and email are used to communicate
among each member to keep the team updated on the project. Weekly report and
meeting can minimize the possibility of miscommunication. Members are
suggested to ask other team members if they are not clear about on the task
assign.
Lack of financial support - In case of short of financial support, team member
shall ask for donation from the client.
Short of time - Portion of the plan can be removed if the group is running short
on time. They include an elegant website design and additional test cases.
Failure of Approach - Not all approach is applicable. If some approaches do not
work, additional research work can be done to find out a good replacement.
A Fused Teradyne Integra J750 -Team member should inform the team advisors
immediately. It may take time to repair the fused Teradyne Integra J750. During
that period, the team should try their best to keep working on the instruction
manual based on the system’s user manual and prepare all the work needed for
the testing.
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2.1.11 Project proposed milestones and evaluation criteria
Measurable milestones are checkpoints by which project success may be evaluated.
Below (table1) contained a list of measurable milestones that the team has assembled.
Table 1: Project Proposed Milestone.
Milestone Overall Importance
1 Problem Definition 15%
2 Technology Selection 8%
3 Final Cookbook Design 15%
4 Final Cookbook Implementation 15%
5 Final-Cookbook Testing 20%
6 Final-Cookbook Demonstration 10%
7 Project Reporting 9%
8 Design Report 8%
Total 100%
Evaluation criteria
o Evaluation form is given to two advisors and each team members. Each
people can grade on each milestone with the following ratings:
Table 2: Project Proposed Evaluation Criteria.
Evaluation Result Numerical Score
Greatly acceded 120%
Acceded 110%
Met 100%
Almost met 90%
Partially met 80%
Did not meet 40%
Didn’t attempt 0%
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2.1.12 Project tracking procedures
Microsoft Project shall be used to help track the project procedures.
Weekly email is sent by the communication coordinator to inform the team
members and advisors on the current progress of the project.
Schedule will be modified every month if required
In case of time shortage
Timing is a very important aspect while doing the project. As an expectation, project
are to be deliver on time, however if there is time shortage. Other plan should take
into consideration. The following plans can be use:
o The team may cut the time on designing the web page.
o Additional test cases shall be cut, but the basic tests of a RAM,
multiplexer and a XOR gate will be kept.
2.2 Statement of Work
The statement of work is a list of task that needs to be accomplished by the team
members for a successful project. The following are the necessary tasks needed for the team to
accomplish in the duration of two semesters. If additional task is needed, it will be added to this
list of tasks at a later period of time.
Task 1: Problem Definition.
Sub-Task 1a: Problem Definition Completion
This section shall discuss the specifics of the problem we are setting out to provide a
solution to, as well as identify end use(s) and end user(s). Constraint identification will
also be addressed
Objective: The problem and objective of this project will be defined.
Approach: The team will have an in-depth discussion about the project with the
team advisors. This task includes on the discussion of the Teradyne Integra J750
and its cookbook. This task includes all the team members
Result: The problem and objectives will be defined. All team members will
understand the project well.
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Sub-Task 1b: End User(s) and End Use(s) Identification
An important step in the project is to identify who will use the project and why. Included
below will be the users and the uses for this project.
Objective: Identify all end users and end uses for the project.
o End user(s) will be school professors, students and other school
administrators.
o End use(s) will be anything deemed worthy of inclusion as learned from
communication with the end user(s). The scope of what’s included in
the end use(s) could easily change from time to time throughout the
duration of this project due to input and feedback from the end user(s).
Approach: The team will meet with the team advisors about the various uses
and users of the project.
Result: Identification of all end users and end uses of this project.
Sub-Task 1c: Constraint Identification
For this part of the task is to identify what kind of constraint and limitation occur during
the development of the cookbook. If there is any the team will need to discuss with the
advisors as well as the whole team to find a way to work around it.
Objective: Various constraint and limitations will be identified, especially during
the development period of our cookbook.
Approach: The team will work closely with the team advisors to spot any
constraints and limitations while developing the cookbook. If a constraint or
limitation is found, a work-around on the constraint will also be discussed. All
team members are required to attend the meeting.
Result: All constraints, limitations and work-around will be noted.
Task 2: Technology Considerations and Selection
Sub-Task 2a: Final Format of the Cookbook
Discussion need to be done between the advisors along with the whole team about the
final format of the cookbook.
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Objective: Identify the final format of the cookbook.
Approach: The team will have a small discussion with the team advisors on the
final format of the cookbook. The final layout format can be in a hardcopy, word
document, PDF document or in an html format. All team members are required
to attend the meeting.
Result: The final format of the cookbook is identified.
Sub-Task 2b: Review on the Basics of RAM, Multiplexer and Standard Cells Testing
Individually, each team member will need to familiarize themselves with the idea of
basic timing and cell variation on the RAM, multiplexer, and XOR cell. If any difficulties
occur each team members should brought up during weekly meeting with the team and
advisors.
Objective: The team members will familiarize with the idea of basic timing and
cell verification on the RAM, multiplexer and standard cell.
Approach: Each team member will review the timing characterization and cell
verification of a RAM, multiplexer and standard cells. Any confusion or
difficulty faced by the team members will be brought up during the weekly
meeting. This task is done by all team members individually.
Result: Each team members will be familiar with the idea on timing and
verification of a RAM, multiplexer and a standard cell.
Task 3: Final Cookbook Design
Sub-Task 3a: A Basic Demonstration by a Technician of Iowa State University
Meet with Jason Boyd along with the advisor to go over the procedure as well as
precaution when using the Teradyne Integra J750.
Objective: A basic demonstration on the Teradyne Integra J750 by the Iowa
State’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering department
technician.
Approach: The team and team advisors will set up a meeting with Jason Boyd
from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering on the
basic steps of using the Teradyne Integra J750. This meeting is compulsory for all
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team members.
Result: The team will have a rough overview on the steps of using the Teradyne
Integra J750.
Sub-Task 3b: Identification of the Precautions and Safety Measures while Using the
Teradyne Integra J750
This part of the task is for each of the team members to families and understand of what
type of precaution need to taken when using the Teradyne Integra J750.
Objective: The team will identify all the safety measures while using the
Teradyne Integra J750.
Approach: The team members will go through the user manual of the Teradyne
Integra J750 to identify all the safety and precaution measures needed while
using the device. The team members will also approach the team advisors and
any graduate students whose been exposed on using a testing machine to
educate the team members on the safety and precaution while using this device.
This task is done in teams and individually.
Result: All safety and precaution measures are identified.
Sub-Task 3c: Understanding the Steps Needed for Testing a RAM cell using the
Teradyne Integra J750
The team needs to go through the manual and develop an understanding of Teradyne
Integra J750, such as what kind of steps or procedure need to be taken before testing a
RAM, multiplexer or XOR gate.
Objective: The team will understand the steps on testing a RAM cell using the
Teradyne Integra J750.
Approach: The team will first read through the user manual of the Teradyne
Integra J750 to understand the functions on the device. The team will then test
the RAM cell with the given test-template of the RAM cell.
Result: The team will understand the procedure in using the Teradyne Integra
J750.
Sub-Task 3d: Understanding the Test-Template of a RAM
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The team role for this task is to have some knowledge or understand of the test-template
of a RAM.
Objective: The team will dissect and understand the Test-Template of a RAM.
Approach: The team will study the test-template of the RAM cell. The team will
also look up the syntax and structure of the test-template for the Teradyne
Integra J750 user manual.
Result: The team will have a good understanding on the structure and syntax of
the test-template.
Sub-Task 3e: Writing the Test-Template for a Multiplexer
Throughout the process of testing and learning about the test-template the team is
expected to write a test-template for the multiplexer.
Objective: The team will write a test-template for a multiplexer.
Approach: The team will use the results from Sub-Task 3d and the user manual
to write a test-template for a multiplexer. Any difficulty will be reported to the
team advisor.
Result: A test-template for a multiplexer will be written.
Sub-Task 3f: Test the Multiplexer using the Teradyne Integra J750
After the process of writing the testing template for the multiplexer the team are to be use
that template to test for the multiplexer.
Objective: The team will test the multiplexer using Teradyne Integra J750.
Approach: The team will use the multiplexer test-template from Sub-Task 3e and
the user manual to test the multiplexer on the Teradyne Integra J750. Any
difficulty will be reported to the team advisor.
Result: The multiplexer will be tested successfully.
Sub-Task 3g: Writing the Test-Template for a XOR Gate
This task is the same as task 3e, the team also needs to write a test template for the XOR
gate.
Objective: The team will write a test-template for a XOR gate.
Approach: The team will use the results from Sub-Task 3d and the user manual
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to write a test-template for a XOR gate. Any difficulty will be reported to the
team advisor.
Result: A test-template for a XOR gate will be written.
Sub-Task 3h: Test the XOR Gate Using the Teradyne Integra J750
This Task is to use the test template that the team had written to test XOR gate.
Objective: The team will test the XOR gate using Teradyne Integra J750.
Approach: The team will use the XOR gate test-template from Sub-Task 3g and
the user manual to test the XOR gate on the Teradyne Integra J750. Any difficulty
will be reported to the team advisor.
Result: The XOR gate will be tested successfully.
Task 4: Final Cookbook Implementation
Sub-Task 4a: Authoring the Precautions and Safety Measures on using the Teradyne
Integra J750
For the safety of the user (s), the team is to come up with any kind of precaution need to
taking into consideration and include it in the cookbook.
Objective: Author the basic precautions and safety measures on using the
Teradyne Integra J750.
Approach: The materials and results from sub-task 3b will be used in authoring
the precautions and safety measures on using the Teradyne Integra J750.
Result: A well written chapter on precautions and safety measures on using the
Teradyne Integra J750.
Sub-Task 4b: Authoring the Teradyne Integra J750 Test-Template
This procedure is to include all the step for creating a test template so for any user(s)
wants to write their own test template rather than using the one that provide it to them.
Objective: Write the steps in creating a Teradyne Integra J750 test-template.
Approach: The materials and results from sub-task 3d will be used in writing the
steps in creating a Teradyne Integra J750 test-template.
Result: A well-written chapter on steps in creating a Teradyne Integra J750 test-
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template.
Sub-Task 4c: Authoring the Steps on How to Use Teradyne Integra J750.
This part of the task is the actual the written of step of how to use the Teradyne Integra
J750.
Objective: Write the steps on how to use the Teradyne Integra J750.
Approach: The materials and results from sub-task 3c, sub-task 3f and sub-task
3h will be used in writing the steps on how to use the Teradyne Integra J750.
Result: A well-written chapter on steps on how to use the Teradyne Integra J750.
Sub-Task 4d: Authoring the Steps on How to Test a RAM.
This is a procedure of all the step of what need to be taken for testing a RAM.
Objective: Write the steps on how to test a RAM using the Teradyne Integra
J750.
Approach: The materials and results from sub-task 3c and sub-task 3d will be
used in writing the steps on how to test a RAM.
Result: A well-written chapter on how to test a RAM using the Teradyne Integra
J750.
Sub-Task 4e: Authoring the Steps on How to Test a Multiplexer.
This is a procedure of all the step of what need to be taken for testing a multiplexer.
Objective: Write the steps on how to test a multiplexer using the Teradyne
Integra J750.
Approach: The materials and results from sub-task 3e and sub-task 3f will be
used in writing the steps on how to test a multiplexer.
Result: A well-written chapter on how to test a multiplexer using the Teradyne
Integra J750.
Sub-Task 4f: Authoring the Steps on How to Test a XOR Gate.
This is a procedure of all the step of what need to be taken for testing a XOR gate.
Objective: Write the steps on how to test a XOR gate using the Teradyne Integra
J750.
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Approach: The materials and results from sub-task 3g and sub-task 3h will be
used in writing the steps on how to test a XOR gate.
Result: A well-written chapter on how to test a XOR gate using the Teradyne
Integra J750.
Sub-Task 4g: Compilation of all the Chapters and Materials.
This would be the actual cookbook to be using by professors, students, and
administrator.
Objective: Compile all the written chapters and materials into a cookbook.
Approach: All the materials and results from sub-task 4a to sub-task 4f will be
compiled into a tutorial or cookbook.
Result: The final cookbook on how to use the Teradyne Integra J750 is complete.
Task 5: Final-Cookbook Testing
Sub-Task 5a: Cookbook Testing by Team Members
This step is to be taken by every member in the team; they are to look over the cookbook
to see if all the steps are included in the cookbook.
Objective: The team members will test the cookbook to ensure all necessary
steps are present in the cookbook.
Approach: At least two of the team members will use the cookbook and undergo
a RAM, multiplexer, XOR gate or a different cell test.
Result: All necessary steps in the cookbook is present.
Sub-Task 5b: Locating Volunteers that will test the Cookbook
This task is to find someone in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department that
have some knowledge of circuitry to use the cookbook to test RAM, multiplexer, XOR
gate.
Objective: Locate volunteers from the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering that will test the cookbook.
Approach: The team will locate at least 1 volunteers from the Department of
Electrical and Computer Engineering, preferably a graduate student
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to test the cookbook.
Result: Two volunteers will be identified for the testing of the cookbook.
Sub-Task 5c: Cookbook Testing by Volunteers
While the volunteers are testing the cookbook all team member will accompany the
volunteer to the Teradyne Integra J750 lab and the volunteer will carry out the testing
without the help from the team member. The team member is to record down any
difficulty that the volunteer faces while undergo the testing to edit the cookbook later.
Objective: The Volunteers will conduct a RAM, Multiplexer or XOR test using
the cookbook.
Approach: A team member will accompany the volunteer to the Teradyne
Integra J750 lab and the volunteer will carry out the testing without the help of
the team member. The team member presence is to record down any difficulty
that the volunteer faces while undergo the testing.
Result: A record on the various difficulties that the volunteers face.
Sub-Task 5d: Revision of the Cookbook
This part of test is to revise any solution toward the difficulty that the volunteers faced.
Objective: The cookbook will be revised by the team members to include all the
solutions faced by the volunteers.
Approach: The team members will solve the problems faced by the volunteers in
sub-task 5c and include them in the cookbook.
Result: A well-revised version of the cookbook.
Task 6: Final-Cookbook Demonstration
Sub-Task 6a: Demonstration Planning
This part of the task is to plan on what need to be demonstrating from the cookbook to
advisors.
Objective: Plan a demonstration to the team advisors on the effectiveness of the
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cookbook.
Approach: All team members will be involved in planning.
Result: A basic plan of the demonstration.
Sub-Task 6b: Demonstration to the Team Advisors
This task the team presents the cookbook through couple of testing for the team advisor.
Objective: Verify that the cookbook meets the client’s requirement.
Approach: All team members will demonstrate the effectiveness of the cookbook
to the client.
Result: An approval by the client that the cookbook is easy to read and
understand.
Sub-Task 6c: Industrial Review Panel Demonstration
The team should conduct a demonstration of the problem, solutions, and implementation
of project to the Industrial Review Panel
Objective: Conduct a demonstration of the problem, solutions, and
implementation of project to the Industrial Review Panel.
Approach: All team members will be compulsory to attend for the review panel
for a demonstration and a question-answer session.
Result: To receive feedback from a professional board based on their experienced
view point.
Task 7: Project Reporting
Sub-Task 7a: Project Plan
This task of the project plan will include a study on the basics of timing characterization
and verification of a cell, investigation into the process of using the Teradyne Integra
J750, creation of the tutorial on steps of using the Teradyne Integra J750 and testing of the
cookbook.
Objective: Clearly present the process and steps that the team will follow
throughout the duration of the project.
Approach: The project plan will include a study on the basics of timing
characterization and verification of a cell, investigation into the process of using
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the Teradyne Integra J750, creation of the tutorial on steps of using the Teradyne
Integra J750 and testing of the cookbook.
Result: The project plan will include the roadmap and evaluation criteria of the
project.
Sub-Task 7b: Project Poster
This task is creating a poster to present the project in visual format.
Objective: To present the idea of the project in visual format that is easy to
comprehend.
Approach: Strictly follow the guidelines given in the Senior Design manual. All
team members are required to be involved in this sub-task.
Result: A printed poster that is informative and pleasing to readers.
Sub-Task 7c: Design Report
This task is to write a report describe step and procedure that the team had taken to
created the cookbook
Objective: To describe the cookbook that the team had written.
Approach: The team will write this report in accordance with Chapter 23 of the
Senior Design Course Notes.
Result: A design report that meets the set requirements.
Sub-Task 7d: Final Report
This report will give a detail overview on the project and the work completed.
Objective: To give a detailed overview on the project and the work completed
Approach: The team will write this report collectively in accordance with
Chapter 30 of the Senior Design course notes.
Result: A final report that meets the set requirements.
Sub-Task 7e: Weekly Email Reporting
To keep up with the status of the project a weekly email are to be send out to team
members, advisor and course coordinator by team secretary.
Objective: To ensure that the team members, advisors and course coordinator
are kept up to date on the status of the project.
Approach: The team secretary will send out an email every Monday before noon
to the designated email address. Accomplishments from the previous week,
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plans for the current week, hours worked by each team member and any
ongoing problems are listed in the weekly report.
Result: The team members, advisors and course coordinator are aware about the
status and progress of the project.
3. ESTIMATED RESOURCES AND SCHEDULES
Include in this section are both the estimated resource requirements and the schedule
that the team will try to fulfill.
3.1 Estimated Resource Requirement
This section includes a detail of all the components that make up estimated resource
requirements; these include: personnel effort requirements, other resource requirements, as well
as financial requirements.
3.1.1 Personnel Effort Requirements
The personnel efforts of each team member are divided up by each task. Table 3
(below) summarizes expected effort per task by each member, divided up by their time
constraints.
Task 1 – Problem Definition
Task 2 – Technology Considerations and Selection
Task 3 – Final-Cookbook Design
Task 4 – Final-Cookbook Implementation
Task 5 – Final-Cookbook Testing
Task 6 – Final-Cookbook Demonstration
Task 7 – Project Reporting
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Table 3: Personnel Efforts per semester
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7 Totals
Personnel Name (hours) (hours) (hours (hours) (hours) (hours) (hours) (hours)
Kuang-Ming Yap 9 12 53 46 25 19 45 209
Ka-Ming Keung 10 13 40 45 29 26 40 203
Sue-Fern Ng 8 14 50 48 27 22 41 210
Tran Long Thanh 11 15 41 50 28 21 42 208
Totals (hours) 38 54 191 192 109 88 169 830
3.1.2 Other Resource Requirements
This section of the requirements is to identify what other resources required to
conduct the project other than financial. Table 4 (below) is the itemized and summarized
of the requirements.
Table 4: Other Resource Requirements
Team Hours Cost
Printing of Project Poster 12 $60
Totals 12 $60
3.1.3 Financial Requirements
Shown in Table 5 (below) is the budget for this project. This budget is just an
estimate at this moment of point. An additional funding above the one hundred fifty
dollar limit is not known at this time. However our team hopes that this is only the cost
for the project.
Table 5: Financial Budget
Items Cost
Printing Poster $60
Printing the Manual $40
Total $100
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3.1.4 Estimated Project Costs
Table 6(below) shows a detail of our total estimated cost for the project, along
with the labor cost.
Table 6: Estimated Project Costs
Items W/O Labor With Labor
Parts and materials
Poster $60.00 $60.00
Printing Documentation $40.00 $40.00
Subtotal $100.00 $100.00
Labor at $9.00 per hour
Keung Ka-Ming $1,881.00
Kuang-Ming Yap $,1827.00
Sue-Fern Ng $1,890.00
Tran Long Thanh $1,872.00
Subtotal 0 $7470.00
Total 100 $7570.00
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3.2 Schedules
3.2.1 Gantt Chart of Tasks and Sub-Tasks
Included below (Figure 1) is a Gantt chart of tasks and subtasks for the project.
This chart is for the team to keep track of the project progress.
Figure 1: Gantt Chart of Tasks and Sub-Tasks
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3.2.2 Gantt Chart of Project Deliverables
Included below (Figure 2) is a chart of project deliverables. These are milestones where
major work is due.
Figure 2: Gantt Chart of Project Deliverables
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4. CLOSING MATERIALS
The following section provides the team’s contact information, a closing summary and a
list of references used for this report.
4.1 Project Team Information
Included below is the team’s contact information.
Table 7: Project Team Information
Name Mailing Address Phone Email Classification
Dr. Robert J 301 Durham ISU 515-294-8723 weber@iastate.edu Faculty
Weber Ames, IA 50011 515-294-1152(fax) Advisor/Client
Dr. Chris Chu Durham ISU 515-294-3490 cnchu@iastate.edu Faculty
Ames, IA 50011 515-294-8432 Advisor/Client
Ka-Ming Leung 153 N. Hyland Ave #7 515-292-4095 xskeung@iastate.edu CprE
Ames, IA 50014
Kuang-Ming Yap 246 N. Hyland Ave #212 515-292-2363 kmyap@iastate.edu EE
Ames, IA 50014
Sue-Fern Ng 246 N. Hyland Ave # 212 515-292-2363 suefern@iastate.edu EE
Ames, IA 50014
Tran Long Thanh 841 Dickinsen Ave #8 515-231-0812 ltran@iastate.edu EE
Ames, IA 50014
4.2 Closing Summary
The Teradyne Integra J750 is used to test VLSI circuits analog or digital. The usage of this
Teradyne Integra J750 is complex and difficult to comprehend. Therefore, this project was created
to break down the steps of using the Teradyne J750, so that a lay person will not need to struggle
through the user manual of the system. The team will study the user manual of the system and
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present the material in an easy manner to understand. Furthermore, a few examples will be
present in the user manual. Once completed, the cookbook will be a very important tool to every
user who needs to test their fabricated circuit on this system.
4.3 References
Teradyne.
Lamont, John. Understanding Senior Design and Implementation, 2003.
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List of Definitions
RAM: Random access memory
Multiplexer: device that selects an input depending on the control signal of the
device
XOR gate: (exclusive or gate) A gate that produces a high output when there is
odd number of high at its input.
HTML: HyperText Markup Language
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