Geotest, JTAG Technologies announce integrated system

EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS: Following a successful series of JTAG/Functional test seminars in Europe and the United States, Geotest -- Marvin Test Systems and JTAG Technologies have announces a new technology partnership.

Under the partnership, Geotest now offers pre-configured PXI test systems including the JTAG Technologies' high-performance JT 37x7/PXI boundary-scan controller. Included with the boundary-scan test option is JTAG Technologies' high-level driver suite for Geotest's ATEasy software, which facilitates integrating boundary-scan applications as part of an overall functional test strategy.

The preconfigured Geotest Basic Automated Test System (GBATS) offers functional and structural test methods in a compact PXI-based platform as well as providing high-throughput in-system programming for flash memories and programmable logic devices.

Peter van den Eijnden, Director JTAG Technologies said: "We're very pleased to have worked with Geotest in offering the test community such a practical and beneficial system. During the recent seminars, we've had a good close-up view of customer needs and the combined capability we offer with Geotest should be right on target."

Mike Dewey, Geotest's Senior Marketing Product Manager, added: "Combining functional and boundary scan test methods is a test strategy that we see more and more users adopting. Our partnership with JTAG Technologies is a natural fit for providing customers with solutions that meet these demands and address the need for test coverage and throughput, particularly for boards with limited test access."

The GBATS TS-720 system with the JT controller is available in six to eight weeks. JTAG Technologies' PIP/ATEasy software integration package is available immediately.