CODE: 726.685-062Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): PROGRAMMING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (electron. comp.) alternate titles: die equipment

operator; prom burn-off operator Tends equipment that automatically transfers programmed information onto integrated circuits (ICs) on dies or IC packages, such as PROMs (programmable read only memory): Reads work order that accompanies ICs for processing to determine programming specifications. Secures master PROM or die in equipment. Keys in codes, using computer keyboard and presses buttons to activate equipment that reproduces master program in programmer. Observes digital displays on equipment to ensure that master program is not defective and to determine when reproduction of program is completed in programmer. Positions blank PROMs and pushes lever to lock PROMs in sockets of programmer; or positions blank dies on platform of die probe equipment, views dies through microscope, and turns knobs on equipment to position specified areas of dies under probes prior to programming. Presses switches to activate programmer that reproduces program on blank PROMs or dies. Observes defect indicator lights to detect defective PROMs or dies and to determine completion of programming. Maintains production records. May load defective PROMs into equipment that exposes PROMs to ultraviolet light for timed intervals to erase programmed information in order to reuse PROMs.
GOE: 06.04.19 STRENGTH: S GED: R3 M2 L3 SVP: 3 DLU: 86