Title :
Architecting production test systems
Author_Institution :
Nat. Instrum. Corp., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
Choosing the right test platform is essential when developing production test systems. In this paper we evaluate basics of PXI, computer based instrumentation, switching and fixturing. Different configurations of automatic test systems are presented, and methods of optimizing timing and synchronization between different instruments are evaluated. Hybrid systems the seamless integration of multiple technologies including PXI, VXI and GPIB based instruments is discussed. Finally, test software solutions to improve your test are discussed
Keywords :
automatic test equipment; field buses; production testing; synchronisation; timing; CompactPCI architecture; GPIB based instruments; PXI based instruments; VXI based instruments; automatic test systems; computer based instrumentation; fixturing; hybrid systems; production test systems; switching; synchronization optimisation; test platform selection; test software; timing optimisation; Automatic testing; Costs; Instruments; Manufacturing automation; Optimized production technology; Production systems; Quality management; Software testing; System testing; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
AUTOTESTCON Proceedings, 2000 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5868-6
DOI :
10.1109/AUTEST.2000.885643
