Boundary Scan Integration into New Generation of TEST-OK Functional Test Equipment
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Within the scope of an OEM cooperation, GOEPEL electronic and TEST-OK have developed a professional Boundary Scan option for the TEST-OK functional test system. The new integration solution is based on a specially developed plug-on module named UCM1149. The full integration of GOEPEL electronic's Boundary Scan software and hardware in the TEST-OK test concept offers several benefits, such as higher test depth and fault coverage as well as cost reduction.
A large number of microcontrollers and memories can be programmed in-circuit by the GOEPEL electronic Boundary Scan system. The TEST-OK system provides two Boundary Scan TAPs ready for use on any bed of nails. GOEPEL electronic's Boundary Scan software SYSTEM CASCON(TM) is started by TEST-OK's powerful TEST-TRACK functional test software. The Boundary Scan test results are stored in the TEST-TRACK database, together with the functional test results. All Boundary Scan routines are written with the power of the SYSTEM CASCON software.
"The integration of both functional and Boundary Scan test opportunities leads to a considerably higher fault coverage, compared to separated utilizations", explains Alexander Beck, GOEPEL electronics' integration expert with the Boundary Scan Division. "Additionally, we are now able to provide customers another Boundary Scan integration in an existing ATE system. Hence, the cooperation with TEST-OK is important strategic step towards offering high fault and test coverage to help in achieving best test results as well as product quality."
"Considerable advantages of combining the two test methods are a shorter total test time and less handling of the PCB board", adds Hans Roelvink, General Manager of TEST-OK. "Nowadays there are many cases in which Boundary Scan compatible devices are involved. After the integration of the two test methods new roads towards controlling the microcontroller can be explored."
The TEST-OK test system offers the benefits of a functional test system that is testing the functions of the complete electronic system and an in-circuit test system which can check for shorts, opens, resistance, capacitance, and other basic quantities which will show whether the assembly was correctly fabricated. With the integration of Boundary Scan functionality of GOEPEL electronic the TEST-OK test system now offers the additional benefits of testing interconnects and clusters of logic, memories etc. without using physical test probes.
About GOEPEL electronic:
GOEPEL electronic is a worldwide leading vendor of innovative electronic and optical test and inspection systems, being the market leader for professional JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions for Embedded System Access (ESA). A network of branch offices, distributors and service partners ensures the global availability of the products as well as the support of the more than 7,500 system installations. Founded 1991 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, GOEPEL electronic employs currently about 200 employees and generated a revenue of 26 Million Euro in 2011 (ca. $33 Mio). 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. 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 company and its products can be found on the internet at www.goepel.com.
About TEST-OK
TEST-OK was founded in 2008 in the Netherlands as a spin-off of an engineering company, specialized in design and development of consumer electronics. TEST-OK developed a unique functional test system, including hardware and software, for assembled electronic boards. The TEST-OK test system features a method by which a 'bed of nails' can be developed and installed in a fraction of the time, effort and costs of a 'classic' bed of nails. In addition the TEST-OK platform offers powerful test, and track-and-trace software: TEST-TRACK, allowing the design and execution of complex test routines and handling of administrative tasks. Nowadays TEST-OK is used by more than 25 companies in the EMS industry and OEMs in the Benelux and Germany. Additional information about the company and its services are to be found at www.test-ok.nl.
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