Microcontroller IP Model Libraries support JTAG/Boundary Scan.
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Structured modularly as intelligent IP, VarioTAP® models for Microchip PIC32MX microcontrollers with MIPS(TM) Core enable complete fusion of boundary scan test and JTAG emulation. By employing this technology, on-chip Flash of PIC32MX types can be in-system programmed. Both embedded Flash and external Flash are supported. In addition, VarioTAP® supports interlaced bus emulation tests and system emulation tests for extended JTAG/Boundary Scan functionality.
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In-System Emulation Technology VarioTAP® Supports Microchip PIC32MX Micro Controller
GOEPEL electronic, worldwide leading vendor of JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions compliant to IEEE Std.1149.x, has developed a dedicated model library for the Microchip PIC32MX High Performance micro controller with MIPS(TM) Core that supports the innovative emulation technology VarioTAP®.
The libraries, described as VarioTAP® models, are structured modularly as intelligent IP and enable a complete fusion of Boundary Scan test and JTAG emulation. By employing this technology, on-chip Flash of the PIC32MX types can be in-system programmed. Furthermore, VarioTAP® supports interlaced Bus Emulation Tests (BET) and System Emulation Tests (SET) for extended JTAG/Boundary Scan functionality.
"The opportunity to port VarioTAP® to the powerful Microchip PIC32Mxx micro controller family, in particular enables customers in the segments industrial control, telecommunication, Automotive and Embedded to utilise completely now test and programming strategies", announces Bettina Richter, GOEPEL electronic's Corporate Marketing Manager. "Hence, our solution provides important basics to improve test quality and save costs in the production process."
The VarioTAP IP models for Microchip PIC32MX micro controller enable flash programming as well as a multitude of emulation test functions.
The adaptive streaming technology of the TAP signals allows emulation tests to be executed in parallel or interactively with Boundary Scan tests within a test program, whereby the number of TAPs is unlimited. Using the hardware platform SCANFLEX® up to 8 TAPs can be actuated independently from or simultaneously to other I/O resources. For Flash programming both embedded Flash and external Flash are supported, a simple GUI quickly allows you to specify what you want programmed and the rest is done automatically. In addition to dynamic tests of externally connected components such as RAMs or I/O resources, the IP functions for bus emulation and system emulation enable the functional test of on-chip interfaces as well as the execution of a customer defined program code.
The use of VarioTAP® does not require expert background knowledge, additional development tools or processor-specific pods, which makes the handling easy and uncomplicated.
Due to the OEM cooperation with all leading vendors of In-Circuit Testers (ICT), Manufacturing Defect Analysers (MDA), Flying Probe Testers (FPT) and Functionality Testers (FT), the new solution is available for production with immediate effect.
The new VarioTAP IP models are supported as standard starting from SYSTEM CASCON(TM) version 4.5.1, and are activated by the licence manager like the system software. SYSTEM CASCON(TM) is a professional JTAG/Boundary Scan development environment, developed by GOEPEL electronic with currently more than 40 completely integrated ISP, test, and debug tools. Regarding the hardware, VarioTAP® is completely supported by the controllers of the SCANBOOSTER(TM) family, as well as by the hardware platform SCANFLEX®.
About GOEPEL electronic:
GOEPEL electronic is a worldwide leading vendor of professional JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions and technology innovator of IP based instrumentation. With more than 100 product launches the company became the biggest innovator in the market within the last five years. 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 7,000 system installations. Founded 1991 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, GOEPEL electronic employs currently about 160 employees and generated a revenue of 17.9 Million Euro in 2009. 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.
