Title :
A PC-based platform for MATE
Author :
Allred, Lloyd G. ; Cain, Mark J. ; Kirkland, Larry V.
Author_Institution :
Software Eng. Div., Hill AFB, UT, USA
Abstract :
In terms of cost and overall performance, the personal computer has considerably more to offer than the traditional 1750A modular automatic testing equipment (MATE) standard computer. The proof of concept was performed by replacing the 1750A MATE computer with a PC and running the tester´s current repertoire of test program sets (TPSs) for a variety of test platforms including the ALCC (airborne launch control center), the B-1 DATSA, and other MATE platforms. The resulting PC-MATE system was fully MATE compliant. Additionally, a shop replaceable unit (SRU) TPS was rehosted from a non-MATE E-35 tester in less than 100 hours. Significant improvements were observed in production, development, and performance of the resulting TPS.<>
Keywords :
automatic test equipment; economics; microcomputer applications; military equipment; ALCC; Air Force; B-1 DATSA; E-35 tester; MATE; PC-based platform; airborne launch control center; modular automatic testing equipment; shop replaceable unit; test platforms; test program sets; weapons; Automatic testing; Computer vision; Costs; Hardware; Printers; Programming; Software standards; Software testing; Software tools; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
AUTOTESTCON '92. IEEE Systems Readiness Technology Conference, Conference Record
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0643-0
DOI :
10.1109/AUTEST.1992.270102
