August 2, 2011 — Multitest, test equipment maker, added a new application to its micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) test and calibration portfolio, MT MEMS tester, testing 3D earth magnetic field sensors for mobile applications and GPS-free state-of-the-art navigation applications.
In addition to being an alternative to using the earth’s magnetic field, the application also can be configured with external magnetic coils. This configuration provides high magnetic force at the highest accuracy.
The MT MEMS tester is part of Multitest’s modular MEMS test platform, targeting low-cost test and incorporating multiple degrees of freedom (DOF) test. It can be combined with low-g accelerometer test and other parameters.
The new equipment for 3D earth magnetic field sensor tests has been in high volume production for several months. Multitest manufactures test equipment — test handlers, contactors, and ATE printed circuit boards — for semiconductors. For more information, visit www.multitest.com.
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