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Teradyne Inc. (San Antonio, TX) released VICTORY Version 2.40 a toolset for boundary-scan test development and diagnostics at AUTOTESTCON '99. Release 2.40 has enhancements for test stability, supports PC-based test generation and execution, and provides enhancements to the Boundary-Scan Intelligent Diagnostics (BSID) module. The new enhancements improve test integration and create the most comprehensive development tool set available.

Boundary-scan tests, such as Virtual Interconnect Test (VIT), may cause large numbers of nets to switch simultaneously. This switching can result in ground bounce on the tester which will lead to inconsistent test results. VICTORY 2.40 can create test patterns that automatically limit the number of nets that switch simultaneously, thus reducing the likelihood of inconsistent test results due to ground bounce.

Running under Windows NT™ VICTORY's Integrated Development Environment (IDE) provides an easy to use test generation environment using a graphical process flow control model. Included with VICTORY 2.40 is a software driver to allow users to use the PC's parallel printer port (PPT) to apply Serial Vector Format (SVF) patterns. SVF is an industry standard pattern format that can also be used for the programming of In System Programmable (ISP) devices such as flash memories and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).

The BSID module within VICTORY 2.40 has the capability to diagnose Test Access Port Integrity Test (TAPIT) failures as part of boundary in- circuit test, Virtual Interconnect Test (VIT), and VCCT testing.

Military/aerospace manufacturers are using boundary-scan techniques for remote testing (i.e. satellites). The boundary-scan technique provides a comprehensive test without a physical test for mil/aero boards that have a protective coating.

VICTORY Version 2.40 BICT and BSID are standard software within the Spectrum Manufacturing Test Platform. Additional tool suites are available and range from $12,000-$47,000 with quantity discounts available. Prices will vary outside North America. The software is currently shipping.

Teradyne, Inc. 321 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118. Phone: 617-482-2700; Fax: 617-451-1984.