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Automated Test Equipment Migration
For many companies the first and maybe second-generation ATE systems are coming to the end of their life and need replacing. The comprising items are obsolescent or maybe obsolete, the software no longer runs on modern operating systems or the test system is incompatible with upgrades.
The decision to bring in new ATE systems is often a very expensive, with the cost on the new design, new software and new test fixtures and procedures as well as training for staff on software packages and operating new test equipment. If the solution does not match your requirements the additional re-work costs are also high.
Gaddon can help.
We work with major ATE manufacturers and our customers include the UK MoD, DS&TE and DSG to carry out system analysis, TPS design and design support as well as migration of test software and the re-use of fixtures.
By making sure that your needs are correctly identified, that the design makes allowances for upgrades (using IVI drivers) and top level test procedures are accurately and suitably written to allow for TPS migration and recoding, your new ATE system can be future proofed.
We work with several TPS designers including DSG and PCL to ensure you get the solution that fits your need. Our experience with RF test solutions and General Purpose Test Equipment gives Gaddon unparalleled ability to find the most efficient and cost effective solution for you.
Definitions
1. IVI drivers:
a. Specialist computer drivers that allows standard commands to control various suppliers equipment, e.g the same commands for Agilent and Tektronix oscilloscopes.
2. Obsolescent:
a. Items no longer produced but may still be supported, or stock is available for replacement.
3. Obsolete:
a. Items are no longer produced, supported and there are none available for replacement.
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Page updated: 04 April 2012