TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies Introduces In-circuit Test Systems and Products.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2001 Tailored 3070 Outsource Series, In-system Programming In-System Programming (abbreviated ISP) is the ability of some programmable logic devices, microcontrollers, and other programmable electronic chips to be programmed while installed in a complete system, rather than requiring the chip to be programmed prior to installing it into Advancements, and Test Coverage Tool Provide Flexible Test for Electronics Manufacturers Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today introduced several in-circuit test systems and products that enable electronics manufacturers to improve time to market, reduce cost of test and operate more profitably. The Agilent 3070 Outsource Series Responding to manufacturing needs in the outsource marketplace, Agilent has configured a new 3070 Outsource Series with specific in-circuit test systems that provide targeted production and development capabilities. This bundling and tuning of feature sets offers special value-priced systems to meet the different needs of production sites and test development departments. The series includes: -- The 3070 Production System -- tailored to in-circuit test requirements in the production environment. The Production System has features and capabilities required in production environments, including extensive tuning and enhancements that focus on production run-time improvements. -- The 3070 Development Systems -- designed and equipped specifically to meet the needs of in-circuit test development groups. The Basic and Advanced Development Systems include features and capabilities for effective development of in-circuit tests using the latest, state-of-the-art tools. The advanced system is outfitted with expanded features that enable the test developer to quickly and accurately develop and debug any type of in-circuit test plans. The 3070 Series 3 will continue to be available in custom configurations. Agilent In-system Programming Software To maximize time efficiency and flexibility for burning user-defined programs into soldered Pronounced "sod-erd." Permanently attached by a hard metal bond. In order to replace a chip soldered to a circuit board, it requires heating the soldering joints until they melt. Contrast with socketed. devices, the new Agilent In-system Programming (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) software introduces the ability to program both Flash and Programmable Logic devices See PLD. directly on the 3070 tester. Combining test and manufacturing steps addresses the latest device-under-test technology trends as well as cost pressures and turn-around time. The software can be purchased as a suite, including both Flash ISP and PLD (Programmable Logic Device) Refers to a variety of logic chips that are programmable at the customer's site, the customer being the vendor of the finished chip, not the end user. ISP, or separately. This generation of Flash programming provides a significant improvement to previous generation run-time capabilities, showing 46 percent improvement for an 8 MB Flash size, to an 85 percent improvement for a 128 MB Flash device. The all-new serial Programmable Logic Device Programming capability uses embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. programming language (SVF SVF Serial Vector Format (ICT in circuit test) SVF Simple Vector Format SvF Sjónvarp Føroya (Television of the Faroes; Faeroe Islands) SVF State Variable Filter SVF Stoicorum Veterum Fragmenta , STAPL STAPL Standard Test and Programming Language (Jam) STAPL Standard Template Adaptive Parallel Library and Jam) byte players, and allows programming at near-databook speeds using Boundary Scan See scan technology. boundary scan - The use of scan registers to capture state from device input and output pins. IEEE Standard 1149.1-1990 describes the international standard implementation (sometimes called JTAG after the Joint Test Action Group which began the port. The Agilent ISP suite is fully integrated into the 3070 in-circuit test system, so devices can be programmed at the same time their printed circuit-board assembly is being tested for manufacturing defects. This system-embedded capability eliminates costly and time-consuming extra steps previously necessary to program Flash and PLD components, avoiding the possibility of new defects being introduced due to extra handling off-line. For those who want to achieve mastery of the ISP in the shortest time, Agilent has added Flash Programming training to its suite of 3070 Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. . Both new and experienced 3070 programmers can improve their performance to get maximum throughput, gain a thorough understanding of the Flash ISP feature set, learn how best to design for Flash programming, and refine the ability to debug To correct a problem in hardware or software. Debugging software means locating the errors in the source code (the program logic). Debugging hardware means finding errors in the circuit design (logical circuits) or in the physical interconnections of the circuits. and release Flash programming to production with confidence. Coverage Analyst Software To further aid manufacturers in their unique test decision cycles, Agilent is introducing the 3070 Test Program Coverage Analyst, a single tool to summarize all 3070 in-circuit test coverage into a computer report, with a visual image showing the level of coverage for the entire printed-circuit board. The user will be able to verify each component and/or node to see which tests apply to it. Different levels of view make effective tools for different levels of test responsibilities. The Test Engineer can view individual components and nodes to check the test method used, and whether multiple tests have been applied. This information can be used to simplify the test plan for higher throughput. The Test Manager as well as the engineer can view the test strategies used, and which areas of the circuit board are actually being tested. From this information the effectiveness of the in-circuit test can be judged. This tool can also be used to decide where additional test development time can be spent most effectively. Coverage Analyst is available at no charge to 3070 users registered with Agilent Member Services. Agilent's Commitment to In-circuit Test The Agilent 3070 provides flexible test on a global scale. Its four key attributes -- agile test technology, worldwide business services, constant innovation and a position as the global standard in test -- give manufacturers the precise in-circuit test solution needed. For more information on these and other products, contact your local Agilent sales representative. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 43,000 employees serve customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $9.4 billion in fiscal year 2000, as restated to reflect the sale of its healthcare business. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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