Advantest 93k Tester Manual May 2026

System Setup Guide: Instructions for docking/undocking and utility requirements. advantest 93k tester manual

Error: "PLL Unlock – Timing Generator"

• Manual section: Timing Generator Subsystem (Hardware Config).
• Solution: The manual suggests checking the reference clock (usually 100 MHz) via the diagnostic menu Diag > Clock Distribution. A failing fan on the timing board is often the root cause.

• Example: If you see error -201: "Invalid character in data field" in SmarTest – search the Programming Reference for -201, not the Hardware manual.
• Example: If your DPS32 card shows overcurrent – search the System Hardware Reference for DPS32 overcurrent.

Version Control is Critical: The Advantest 93K platform evolves. A manual for software version 7.0 is largely obsolete for version 9.2 because of changes in pattern compression and RF calibration. Always check the cover page of your PDF for the firmware/software revision match. Finding the official manual for the Advantest V93000

Scenario C: You get a “Pattern Burst Timeout” in SmarTest.

Problem: Your pattern runs for exactly 1 second and then aborts with no data. Example: If you see error -201: "Invalid character