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M6542AD TEST HANDLER WITH COLD OPTION
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The Advantest M6542AD is a pick & place memory handler. The Advantest M6542AD has a temperature capability of -55°C to 130°C. The Advantest M6542AD includes a -55°C low temperature kit as an option.[1][2][3]
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedTest handlers are automated machines used in semiconductor final test to transfer devices between input media and a test head, and then sort them into output bins based on test results. The pick-and-place mechanism uses vacuum pickup tools to move individual devices.
How it works
Applications
The M6542AD is a memory handler, used for testing packaged memory devices.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Wafer handling3
- Basic configuration includes
- M6542AD Handler; Device Cooling Unit; PL Label; Test Head Positioner Options; Air flow meter; LN2 Valve; Signal Tower; Keyboard (Handy + EMO); HEX Socket RL Cover; Stocker; Cooling LN2 Valve[2]
Control & software1
Configuration & options13
- -Condition
- working, available for powered- up inspection based on diagnostic pass and down-payment received.[2]
Observed configurations
How individual machines were equipped when they appeared on the secondary market — as listed, per unit. These describe one specific machine, not the model in general.
Unit as listed[2]
- Temperature capability from -55 C to 130C
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M6542AD+ATIE1 | — | — | Recommended pack includes a device cooling unit, contact attachment for 32/64/128 site, system software, signal tower, LN2 valve, cooling LN2 valve, stocker, -55 C low temperature kit, air flow meter, handler synchronization kit, ionizer kit, and test head positioner. | jadgrp.com[3] |
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
How does a test handler ensure the device is at the correct temperature when tested?General reference — not yet source-verified
The handler moves devices through a temperature-conditioning chamber or soak zone, where they are held for sufficient time to reach thermal equilibrium. The cold option supplies chilled air or equivalent cooling to maintain that desired low temperature until the moment of test contact.
What types of devices can be tested by a machine of this class?General reference — not yet source-verified
Test handlers of this class are generally designed for packaged semiconductor devices, including integrated circuits and discrete devices, that fit within the handler's input media and socket configuration. The cold option is especially relevant for devices whose cold-temperature operation must be verified.
How are devices sorted after testing?General reference — not yet source-verified
After the tester evaluates each device, the handler receives the result and mechanically transfers the device to a corresponding output bin. Bins are used to separate passing devices, failing devices, and devices with different measured performance levels.
Not publicly documented
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the M6542AD TEST HANDLER WITH COLD OPTION are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the M6542AD TEST HANDLER WITH COLD OPTION are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the M6542AD TEST HANDLER WITH COLD OPTION are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the M6542AD TEST HANDLER WITH COLD OPTION is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the M6542AD TEST HANDLER WITH COLD OPTION are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]fabsurplus.com — fabsurplus.comfabsurplus.com
- [2]dealer listingfabsurplus.com
- [3]jadgrp.com — jadgrp.comjadgrp.com
- [4]fabsurplus.comfabsurplus.com
Last updated Oct 9, 2026.
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