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GOEPEL electronics announces the availability of Boundary Scan integration into SPEA’s multi-core ICT (in-circuit test) platform. With the level of integration provided for the SPEA3030 ICT, execution of interactive Boundary Scan tests is now possible on all cores of the ICT (up to four). This results in maximization of parallelism and productivity.
Implementation in the multi-core system now offers even higher throughput for the test process. Parallel work and simultaneous execution of different test sequences opens up technological and economic advantages. Various types of projects including parallel test of several UUTs (Unit under Test) can be handled easily.
The Boundary Scan integration option from GOEPEL electronics has been available in selected in-circuit test systems by SPEA for several years. The Boundary Scan hardware architecture has been integrated into the ICT adapter system with the system software CASCON. The combination of ICT and Boundary Scan test procedures makes for the highest test coverage possible.
The new integration enables real parallel test execution involving all resources of the SPEA3030 ICT. The SPEA software LEONARDO initializes the tests of the Boundary Scan software CASCON, which is able to activate measurement and driver instruments of the ICT. Thereby a real interaction between Boundary Scan and the individual ICT cores is achieved. CASCON then transfers the test results to the SPEA software and assigns them to the respective cores.
About GOEPEL electronic
GOEPEL electronics is a worldwide leading vendor of innovative electronic and optical test and inspection systems, being the market leader for professional JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions for Embedded System Access (ESA). 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 8,000 system installations. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Jena/Germany, GOEPEL electronics employs currently more than 215 employees and generated a revenue of 30 Million Euro in 2014 (ca. $32 Mio). GOEPEL electronics 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.
