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Built In Self Test (BIST)

Tests may be defined in script files which may then be translated into executable Serial Vector Format (SVF) files. The general approach is to

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Managing Differential I/O Pairs

To manually specify differential pairs, proceed through test development, to the SETTINGS PAGE and click the Identify Differential Pairs button.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Eliminating the “Ground Bounce” Effect with JTAG Test

  When large numbers of outputs switch simultaneously, they can cause intermittency with your test due the ground bounce effect. onTAP lets you control this problem by giving you control over how many outputs switch during a single test scan, as shown below:    

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Boundary Scan Test Fault Insertion

    Use this function to: Check the fault coverage of your test for a specific fault condition. Insert an open fault without modifying your board or test fixture. Validate that your test is working as expected. How to Insert Faults   1. Create a file FaultInsert.txt in your test project directory.   2. Add [...]

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

onTAP Supported Netlist Readers

    Available Netlist Readers for onTAP Boundary Scan Software Netlist Format File Extensions Comments GenRad .CKT For ATE at Board Test GenCad .NET   EDIF .EDN or .EDF    Allegro Format .NET ViewLogic source. Characterized by $PACKAGES and $NETS expressions.  BOARD STATION .NET and .PKG Net and package files must have the same root name.  Cadstar [...]

Monday, March 9th, 2009

onTAP Supported Memory and Flash Models

  This table shows the variety of flash and memory cluster models currently available.  These models are made using the high level DTS language, making the models flexible, and re-usable.  If you do not see your particular model, please contact support.  Model Types top FLASH     RAM     Dual Port     SDRAM    DDR RAM     [...]

Friday, March 6th, 2009

Boundary Scan JTAG Documentation

Please choose the document you want to view from one of the links below.  The links will take you to a browseable document with a downloadable PDF.  If you do not have Adobe Reader, please click here. If there is a topic you do not see, please contact onTAP technical support.  onTAP Series 4000 Software [...]

Monday, September 29th, 2008