A software structure for testing a complex product with a minicomputer

Abstract

The paper describes the design of a software structure which handles a large variable data base on a minicomputer. The design centers around a minicomputer with a 4K word memory, a low cost magnetic tape unit and a paper tape reader. The product under test is a 400 line telephone system. The TE 400A telephone system is tailored to each customer, and over 4000 test points are required to test the larger systems.