JTAG / boundary scan tools by GOEPEL electronics
What is JTAG / boundary scan?
Overview of JTAG / boundary scan tools offered by GOEPEL
Questions to consider when selecting JTAG / boundary scan tools and services
Overview of JTAG / boundary scan tools offered by GOEPEL
Most boundary scan testers are PC based test systems. Sometimes,
however, boundary scan tools are integrated and combined with other
automated test equipment (such as bed-of-nail based in-circuit testers,
flying probe testers, or functional testers). In general, boundary scan
software is used to generate the test pattern, to apply the test vectors
to the Unit Under Test (UUT), and to analyze the response vectors from
the UUT. Test vectors are delivered to the UUT with a boundary scan
controller and some form of Test Access Port (TAP) interface. Boundary
scan controllers are available for a wide variety of hardware platforms
such as PCI, PXI, VXI, PCI Express and PXI Express as well as for USB,
LAN, LXI and other bus interfaces. The TAP interface hardware is
connected to the UUT's test bus connectors, providing access to the key TAP signals, TCK,
TMS, TDI, TDO, and /TRST. TAP interface hardware may provide a
number of TAP's for connection to multiple scan chains, as well as
additional test resources such as digital and analog I/O. JTAG /
boundary scan requires the UUT to be powered-up, so the tester setup
also needs to include a power supply for the UUT. And finally, a test
system may provide additional boundary scan I/O channels and other
digital and mixed-signal I/O for the verification of UUT interfaces in
order to extend the test coverage achievable with boundary scan on a
particular UUT. Such I/O modules are available in a variety of form
factors and feature sets.
GOEPEL offers the most comprehensive and technologically advanced JTAG / boundary scan software and hardware tools in the industry.
The quality of a JTAG/boundary scan systems is primarily defined by the performance and the architecture of its software.
In 1991, GOEPEL electronic was the worldwide first vendor to introduce a specialized software technology in form of an
Integrated JTAG/boundary scan Development Environment (IDE) - SYSTEM CASCON™
was born.
The uniqueness of this JTAG/boundary scan Workbench has been maintained over the years through continuous integration of new, intelligent tools
paired with innovative system extensions and improvements in the user interface.
SYSTEM CASCON™ is an open, graphical JTAG/boundary scan operating
system and programming environment. Its architecture thoroughly implements GOEPEL Electronic's
philosophy of Extended JTAG/boundary scan, eclipsing other solutions with
regard to test coverage and system functionality by combining various
test, programming and emulation methods with native JTAG/boundary scan
procedures.
The completely integrated architecture of SYSTEM CASCON™ provides
the flexibility needed to adapt the software configuration to completely
different target applications and environments. Software packages
designed for laboratory, production, and field service are available in
various performance classes (Editions) as Development Stations (DS) and
Test/Execution Stations (TS/ES), and individual tools can be added or
removed from software package licenses. Pure in-system programming (ISP)
applications can be realized with CASCON POLARIS™ Editions, while CASCON
GALAXY® supports both ISP and test applications. The extensive CASCON
Application Programming Interface (CAPI) enables powerful integrations.
As an alternative to node-locked licenses, floating licenses provide
efficiency with multi-seat and multi-tooling capabilities.
A boundary scan controller provides the hardware interface between
tester and Unit Under Test (UUT). GOEPEL offers the widest product range
supporting test and ISP applications throughout the UUT's product life
cycle. The choice of controller hardware depends on particular
application requirements. Test programs created with SYSTEM CASCON
software (CASCON GALAXY®, CASCON POLARIS™) are cross compatible with all
GOEPEL boundary scan controllers.
With SCANFLEX®, GOEPEL has developed a hardware architecture that is unique and unmatched in modularity, flexibility, and feature set.
The SCANBOOSTER™ controller family offers a low price alternative for applications where the advanced features of SCANFLEX® are not required,
while still offering multiple TAPs as well as 32 parallel I/O port (PIP) signals.
We also offer low-cost boundary scan solutions that bundle a CASCON GALAXY software package with SCANBOOSTER hardware.
These bundles have been created for design, production and service personnel looking for a fast turnaround in terms of application development at a very low cost.
For information about the TAP interface connector type and pinout please follow this link.
In addition, GOEPEL offers a wide variety of hardware accessories, including I/O modules (for standard interfaces,
such as DIMM or PCI or PCIe, for example, as well as for custom interfaces and for fixture integration) and adapter solutions
for prototyping and low-volume production test.
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