ChipVORX - making use of chip-embedded instrumentation
ChipVORX is a new in-system technology for the configuration and control of chip embedded test, debug, and programming functions In its core ChipVORX is based on the utilization of a new communication interface in the software platform SYSTEM CASCON™, combined with special function libraries (ChipVORX models) structured as intelligent IP.
As a result, ChipVORX® enables the control of chip-embedded test and debug instruments in interaction with Boundary Scan operations and control of externally coupled instruments within one cohesive system platform.
The technology is based on the IEEE 1149.1 test bus protocol and is fully synchronous with other boundary scan operations. The spectrum of possible applications spreads from simple register control, over utilization of primitive test functions to control of complex instruments.
To be able to control such chip-embedded features in-system (in test mode or during normal operation) is highly important for boards and systems with reduced test access.
ChipVORX Models
ChipVORX models contain all necessary structural and functional information to control the chip-embedded target circuitry.First ChipVORX models for high-speed Flash and serial EEPROM in-system programming are available for FPGA devices from vendors such as ALTERA and XILINX. Contact us to learn more about ChipVORX in general and about supported devices in particular.
Highlights
- Control chip embedded instruments of any kind from simple registers to sophisticated test and debug circuitry
- Test, design validation, hardware debugging, flash programming
- Seamless integration into established SYSTEM CASCON™ tool flow
- Prepared to support standards under development, such as IEEE P1687
- Open model-based methodology utilizing intelligent IPs