How to Check the Handler Type Programmatically in TestStand

Updated Feb 10, 2023

Environment

Software

  • TestStand Semiconductor Module

Semiconductor testers require handlers and probers to complete the following tasks, for example place untested DUTs in test sites, move tested DUTs from test sites to an appropriate hardware bin depending on the test results and potentially notify the tester to stop the test when no DUTs remained. In this tutorial, it will show you how to check the Handler Type that we have set in Station Settings programmatically in TestStand Semiconductor Module (TSM).

The easy way to check the handler information is using Get Test Information step. You should be able to get the name of handler/prober driver that you have configure in the Station Settings by following the steps below :
  1. Open TestStand Semiconductor Module (TSM), find Get Test Information step and drag to your Main Sequence.
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  1. Go to Step Settings for Get Test Information, select Filter as Lot and Station Settings and Name as Handler Type. Then, create a local variable for example Locals.HandlerType at Destination Expression to store the result.
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This is the result when you run the Main Sequence, Locals.HandlerType variable in Watch View show the handler type is using Simulated Handler.
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