GR TestStation Enhancements Expand System Flexibility and Capability.WESTFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 7, 1999-- Today, GenRad, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :GEN) announced enhancements to its newest test platform, the GR TestStation(tm) in-circuit test solution. Initially introduced at NEPCON West 99 with the Ultra 121 all-real pin system, the GR TestStation, which evolved from GenRad's proven GR228X technology, now supports GR228X pin cards offering the greatest flexibility in pin-count expansion and pin electronics. The GR TestStation can be configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: from 256 to 7680 pins on the factory floor, allowing electronics manufacturers to meet today's test requirements with minimal investment and without the risk of equipment obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. . About the GR TestStation The GR TestStation can be populated pop·u·late tr.v. pop·u·lat·ed, pop·u·lat·ing, pop·u·lates 1. To supply with inhabitants, as by colonization; people. 2. with any of the current GR228X pin cards or with GenRad's Ultra 121 all-real pin card. Existing GR228X fixtures and programs are fully compatible with the GR TestStation. As technology and production requirements change, the GR TestStation can be re-configured by adding modules to increase node count, up to 7680 pins or to populate To plug in chips or components into a printed circuit board. A fully populated board is one that contains all the devices it can hold. the system with the Ultra 121 pin card. For complex combinational testing, instruments such as GenRad's Analog Functional Test Module, Multi-Protocol Instrument, Vehicle Control Interface and Frequency Time Instrument can also be added. The "Generic" Test Solution When populated with GenRad's Ultra 121 pin card option, the GR TestStation can accept any other ATE vendor's fixtures and programs. The Ultra 121 pin card simultaneously provides test resources for every node of a board, accelerating test set development. The Ultra 121 increases the accuracy of the measurement resolution, making it possible to test low- and mixed-voltage technologies more precisely. Jim Ficaro, General Manager of GenRad's EMS Board Test Group commented, "The GR TestStation will allow electronics manufacturers to stay current with manufacturing and technology advances, with little to no disruption disruption /dis·rup·tion/ (dis-rup´shun) a morphologic defect resulting from the extrinsic breakdown of, or interference with, a developmental process. to production. GenRad continues to maintain its commitment to developing innovative solutions in board test technology providing our customers with the tools necessary to meet their time-to-market requirements. GenRad's board test solutions continue to deliver the highest fault coverage, most precise diagnostics (1) Software routines that test hardware components (memory, keyboard, disks, etc.). Diagnostics are often stored in ROM chips and activated on startup. (2) Error messages in a programmer's source code that refer to statements or syntax that the compiler or assembler and highest throughput The speed with which a computer processes data. It is a combination of internal processing speed, peripheral speeds (I/O) and the efficiency of the operating system and other system software all working together. 1. available on the market today." Availability and Additional Information The GR TestStation, with GR228X pin card technology, is available for immediate shipment. The GR TestStation with the Ultra 121 pin card technology will be available for shipment in September. Further product, feature and pricing information can be obtained by calling Paul Groome at 978-589-7825 or visiting our website at http://www.genrad.com/ems/incircuit/teststation.html. GenRad Background GenRad, Inc. provides electronics OEMs and their customers with the hardware, software and services to increase productivity by optimizing product design, manufacturing and after-market service. GenRad, headquartered in Westford, MA, offers products and services through three business units: Advanced Diagnostic Solutions (ADS), Electronic Manufacturing Solutions (EMS), and GR Software (GRS GRS Graduate School (universities) GRS Great Red Spot (feature of Jupiter) GRS Gender Reassignment Surgery GRS Gamma Ray Spectrometer GRS Graduation Rate Survey GRS General Records Schedules ). GenRad's web site address is http://www.genrad.com. Product and company names listed herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. |
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