{"title":"Optimizing signal integrity, data throughput, and costs in mixed architecture systems","authors":"C. Reynolds","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047890","url":null,"abstract":"A test system design that is limited to a single hardware architecture, whether it is rack-and-stack or an open-standard modular platform like VXI, may have considerable appeal for reasons of consistency. However, there are often compromises in performance or price that can be avoided by mixing and matching the best of both worlds. This paper describes a systematic approach to making the best instrumentation choices using an example configuration designed for testing satellite power subsystem controllers.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131329196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strategies for mitigating risk related to the obsolescence of HP 8566/68 spectrum analyzers in ATE systems","authors":"Tom Hoppin","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047943","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047943","url":null,"abstract":"The Hewlett-Packard 8566 and 8568 were the first RF and microwave spectrum analyzers offering remote control and data transfer through the GPIB interface. These analyzers have been widely deployed in automated test equipment (ATE) systems and the majority of units produced since introduction 24 years ago are in active use. These instruments were discontinued five years ago, and Agilent Technologies will suspend support for them this year. This situation exposes ATE system managers to higher levels of risk than might be apparent. This paper outlines risk areas and presents a range of mitigation actions that affected managers might take. In describing those actions, a new option for HP 8566/68 programming code compatibility is introduced and discussed.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120925792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An application of Bayesian reasoning to improve functional test diagnostic effectiveness","authors":"David P. Menzer","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047952","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes a software package that embodies a Bayesian reasoning engine and modeling schema to significantly improve the ability to discern the defective component causing a failed functional test. This software approach brings to functional test similar diagnostic capabilities that have become familiar to test engineers working with X-ray, automatic optical inspection (AOI) and in-circuit test (ICT) test technologies. This software package, known as Fault Detective, provides significantly improved diagnostic accuracy as compared to human efforts, and works with exactly the same data set as is currently available for diagnostic purposes. The model is based on the interaction of the functional test suite with the product functional block diagram. This approach also means that the software package is highly independent of the technology behind the system being diagnosed.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121378005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CASS upgrade COSSI-a systematic approach to incorporating NxTest technology into legacy military ATE","authors":"J. Orlet, G. Murdock","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047875","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047875","url":null,"abstract":"The Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS) Upgrade Commercial Operations and Support Savings Initiative (COSSI) is a multi-year cooperative development agreement to insert commercial off the shelf (COTS) based NxTest technology into the existing US Navy CASS test station to provide operations and support (O&S) cost savings which was started in August 2000 and is scheduled to finish this year. This paper discusses the unique programmatic and technical challenges faced when incorporating new technologies into legacy military ATE.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122320532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Missile test confidence via test systems certification and associated data analysis","authors":"D. L. Maupin","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047950","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047950","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses missile data analysis from production and fleet return test runs. This data can be used to detect a wide array of potential problems. The author looks at how this data can be used by the manufacturers and depots that collect it. I will also examine data analysis visual display chart types and how to effectively group the results. Future trends in the use of the analysis programs will also be briefly explored.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123768965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"FPGAs in digital testing","authors":"A. Jiménez, M.G. Munoz","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047872","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the techniques used to design an interface device (ID) for digital testing, based on field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The application reviewed comes from a CASS TPS development program, where 31 digital shop replaceable assemblies (SRAs) were grouped in a single ID. The ID consists of a set of FPGAs interconnected in an optimum mode to match each particular UUT interface requirements. FPGAs are basically used to alter the mapping of resources between UUTs and the ATE. The main advantage of the proposed solution is that the interface hardware can be modified by SW, and what is more, can be also altered during test program execution. The main objective is to provide the reader with a practical methodology for using FPGAs in future TPS developments. Since the circuits implemented on the FPGAs are also needed for the ATPG model, the information of the specific interface is extracted from the LASAR (ATPG environment) files and post-processed to obtain a VHDL (hardware description language) model. The details on how this is performed, with examples, are reviewed in depth.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"87 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131584709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Knowledge representation considerations for integration of diagnostic maturation information","authors":"Mr. Timothy, Wilmering","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047965","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047965","url":null,"abstract":"With increasing frequency engineers, systems analysts, and software application developers are obliged to quickly acquire broad-based knowledge in unfamiliar information domains. Often requisite information sources are embodied in a stream of open source data, such as a network of World Wide Web sites or a proprietary customer document or data repository. When this occurs, the principal impediment to extracting relevant information can be the sheer volume of data that must be navigated and interpreted. This paper discusses some of the considerations in choosing suitable knowledge representations for use in the acquisition, integration, and analysis of diagnostic maturation information.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132008300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implementation of Prognostics Framework on Navy Battle Group - Automated Maintenance Environment (BG-AME) and Total Ship Monitoring (TSM) Programs","authors":"M. Nolan, T. Cesarone","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047960","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047960","url":null,"abstract":"This paper will describe how the Prognostics Framework model-based reasoning tool was used by the Navy under the Battle Group - Automated Maintenance Environment (BG-AME) and Total Ship Monitoring (TSM) Programs to provide real-time condition monitoring and prognostics of ship systems, and provide mission capability assessments to commanders.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"107 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134233277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Test Markup Language (TML)","authors":"S. Wegener","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047938","url":null,"abstract":"This paper will briefly cover the Test Markup Language (TML) currently under development at The Boeing Company. TML is built on the commercial eXtensible Markup Language (XML) specification.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"112 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123067752","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Draft standard for test industry metadata (TIM)","authors":"R. Powell, G. Roffman","doi":"10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047912","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/AUTEST.2002.1047912","url":null,"abstract":"The Test Industry Metadata (TIM) standard is being developed to aid the test and measurement industry in organizing itself. TIM will include a common means of defining a product or service using standard industry terminology. The result will be a standard way to define products and their related resources for every test and measurement company and configure products both inter and intra company. Any TIM compliant search engine can then read this information, thus allowing them to correctly identify all of the product offerings for each company. Increasing product visibility increases the chances of customers finding the correct products and services and reduces the cost to test and measurement companies. The end result is a system of information exchange, which will be beneficial to both the consumers and the test and measurement industry alike.","PeriodicalId":372875,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings, IEEE AUTOTESTCON","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127922615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}