Press
Release
Press
Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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| Boundary Scan Platform SCANFLEX® with new Controllers for highly complex PXI Systems |
| Jena (Germany),Cambridge
(UK) – during the Boundary Scan Day® UK GOEPEL electronic, world-wide
leading vendor of JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions compliant with IEEE Std.
1149.x, officially announced the market introduction of another series
of PXI controllers within the frame of the revolutionary Boundary Scan
hardware platform SCANFLEX®. The new SCANFLEX® Boundary Scan controller (SFX-Controller) family is named SFX/PXI1149/CX-(x) and includes six models in different performance classes. “The increasing number of highly complex PXI applications with Mass Interconnect Interfaces is challenging the integration ability of instruments. Our SCANFLEX® controllers are ideally designed for this task because of their compact and flexible interfaces”, says Thomas Wenzel, managing director of GOEPEL electronic’s Boundary Scan division. “TWe are the only vendor offering optimised solutions for each PXI based application." SFX/PXI1149/CX-(x) are the first controllers having completely integrated the normally separate SCANFLEX® TAP transceivers in the 1 Slot/3U controllers. The typically hard to mount external pods can be omitted, particularly for Short Wire Adaptations. Additionally, the wiring effort for different Interface Test Adapter (ITA), e.g. from Virginia Panel or Mac Panel, can be minimised by exchangeable Connector Paddle Cards, (CONPAC™). The new controller series includes a 2 TAP and a 4 TAP version, available in three performance classes A, B and C. The models differ in the upper TCK frequency limit (maximum of 20, 50, or 80 MHz, respectively) as well as the level of implementation of the enhanced SPACE™ II chip set for high performance scan operations. In contrast to conventional solutions, the integrated FASTSCALE™ technology allows an upgrade of the controller’s performance class “on the fly”, without intricate mounting of additional hardware. . Furthermore, as standard features all SCANFLEX controllers include ADYCS™ II to compensate for signal path delays, and HYSCAN™ for dynamic splitting of serial TAP vectors and parallel I/O vectors. All TAPs provide programmable input and output voltage as well as programmable input and output impedance, programmable TCK frequency, programmable delay compensation, read-back of the output signals and a relay controlled power signal. Furthermore, resources such as 32 dynamic I/O, two analogue I/O channels, three static I/O, and trigger lines are standard features. The new controller SFX/PXI1149/CX-(x) is fully supported in the industry leading Boundary Scan Software SYSTEM CASCON™ from version 4.3.1 onwards. Based on CASCON API functions (CASCON Application Programming Interface), software plug-in modules are available for comfortable system integration using tools such as NI LabView, NI LabWindows and NI TestStand, among others. GÖPEL electronic, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Jena/Germany, is a worldwide leading vendor of innovative JTAG/Boundary Scan / IEEE 1149.x components and systems, providing mature software tools, high-performance controllers and accessories, as well as comprehensive product support and value added services. The company, with an annual turnover of more than 16 million Euro (about US$ 20Mil) in 2006, employs 125 people and maintains offices in Germany, the United States, The United Kingdom, and France. 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 honored with TOP-JOB and TOP-100 awards for being one of the best medium-sized companies in Germany. GOEPEL 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 2004, 2006, and 2007 “Best-in-Test Award” winner can be found on the Internet at www.goepel.com |
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Göschwitzer Str. 58/60 07745 Jena/ GERMANY Contact: Stefan Meissner Tel: +49-36 41 68 96-39 Fax: +49-36 41 68 96-44 Email: s.meissner@goepel.com Internet: http://www.goepel.com |