DocumentCode :
2456001
Title :
A practical solution to instrument obsolescence in test systems
Author :
Roberts, Ian ; Gorringe, Chris
fYear :
2002
fDate :
2002
Firstpage :
468
Lastpage :
480
Abstract :
Obsolescence of instruments in Automatic Test Systems (ATS) presents significant problems for test system users, and an important challenge for test system manufacturers. A solution is required which allows replacement of obsolete instruments, whilst protecting investment in test program development. This paper considers the forms that such solutions might take, and discusses one method of solution, bus level emulation, in detail. The features required of any implementation of this style of solution are presented, and the relevant instrument specific information is outlined. A process for the development of bus level emulators, and their subsequent integration into test systems is presented.
Keywords :
automatic test equipment; instruments; timing; ATE; automatic test systems; bus level emulation; composite instruments; instrument obsolescence; instrument replacement process; instrument state modelling; timing; Aging; Automatic testing; Emulation; Instruments; Investments; Manufacturing automation; Protection; Software architecture; Software standards; System testing;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
AUTOTESTCON Proceedings, 2002. IEEE
ISSN :
1080-7725
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7441-X
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047913
Filename :
1047913
Link To Document :
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