Press
Release
Press
Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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| New
PXI
Module for JTAG/Boundary Scan Test of differential I/O |
GÖPEL electronic, world-class vendor of JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.x,introduces a new PXI module named PXI-5350. “Using this new module, our PXI oriented customers are now able to extend the Boundary Scan test coverage also to differential I/O”, said Thomas Wenzel, managing director for GOEPEL electronic’s Boundary Scan division, “while the open PXI platform provides for a highly efficient combination of structural Boundary Scan test and functional test.”  PXI-5350
is a 3U single slot module and provides 50 bi-directional,
differential test channels, allowing for the connectivity test of
differential
connectors or backplanes, for example. The test channels are
individually
programmable as input or output and allow simultaneous driving and
measuring.
In contrast to conventional Boundary Scan I/O modules, the PXI-5350 is
not
controlled serially through a Test Access Port (TAP) but the parallel
PXI
interface – the result is an enormous increase in test vector
throughput.
Features such as flexible I/O termination, support for various
differential bus
standards, and support of the PXI trigger bus further increase the
module’s
performance and versatility.PXI-5350 is fully supported in the industry leading JTAG/Boundary Scan development environment SYSTEM CASCON™ version 4.3.1 and up. New software features include the automated analysis of the Unit Under Test (UUT) data base to identify differential nets, automated generation of wiring lists, automated test program generation (ATPG), and support for the module's I/O channels in SYSTEM CASCON's graphical multi-mode debugger. This level of implementation liberates the user from time consuming manual project data processing that was previously necessary to properly include differential networks in Boundary Scan connectivity tests. SYSTEM CASCON controls the PXI-5350 module's I/O channels via HYSCAN™, an interface that enables the simultaneous handling of serial and parallel vectors. In the case of detected connectivity defects, a respective fault diagnostics processor is executed after test execution to obtain pin level and net level diagnostics. The fault location can optionally be visualized in layout and schematic representations of the UUT. For system integration, platforms such as National Instruments' LabVIEW, LabWindows, and TestStand can be used. GÖPEL electronic, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Jena/Germany, is a worldwide leading vendor of innovative JTAG / Boundary Scan / IEEE 1149.x solutions, offering mature software tools in an integrated development environment, high-performance Boundary Scan controllers and accessories, as well as comprehensive product support and value adding services. The company of 122 employees generated a revenue of more than 13 million EURO in 2005, maintaining support and sales offices in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. An extended distribution and service network of more than 300 specialists ensures excellent local and on-site customer support for more than 4,500 worldwide system installations. GOEPEL electronic has continuously been ISO9001 certified since 1996 and has been honoured with TOP-JOB and TOP-100 awards for being one of the best medium-sized companies in Germany. GÖPEL electronic’s products won several awards in recent years and are used by the leading companies in telecommunication, automotive, space and avionics, industrial controls, medical technology, and other industries. Further information about the “2006 Best-in-Test” award winner can be found on the Internet at www.goepel.com. |
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