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XJTAG delivers better boundary scan experience for global technology leader Familiar with the advantages of boundary scan, but frustrated by the limitations of well-known JTAG
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test systems, engineers at industrial-technology giant Eaton have switched to XJTAG. XJTAG is fast and easy to learn, provides convenient project setup features, allows control over test code, and enables integration with production test equipment.
Eaton is a multi-billion dollar diversified power management company with global presence and a history of innovation dating back to 1911. Today, as a leader in power management products and services, Eaton has in-house electronics competencies covering areas such as industrial controls, metering, motor protection and communications.
” Atestengineeringteam atEaton,
led by Test Engineering Manager James Diem, has over a decade of experience testing prototypes and production assemblies using boundary scan equipment. Boundary scan provides a fast and effective means of testing devices like DSPs, microprocessors, FPGAs and memories in surface- mount packages such as Ball Grid Array (BGA).
“Boundary scan testing can be
highly effective, especially if device pins are inaccessible, but even well- known test systems can be difficult to use and do not easily allow updating of tests or integration with athird-partytestprogram,”says James Diem.
“We found the solution to such challenges after one of our design engineers saw XJTAG being demonstrated at a trade exposition, and told us how easy it can be to create applications, generate tests, and subsequently modify test code.
“XJTAG has features that are vastly superior to other systems
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Iknow. Thelearningcurvefor new users is dramatically shorter; one training session with XJTAG gave me enough knowledge to start developing simple programs. Now, I can create a complete test for a new board in a matter of days, whereas other systems can require weeks of work. I particularly like the BOM and CAD import features, the “Categorize Devices” screen and the pin-mapping capability, which simplify initial test generation.
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Ic“We have been working with XJTAG for over a year now, and previous system.
” ” “Unlike other systems, XJTAG
makes it easy to ‘get underneath the hood’ to update programs, and also provides example tests that help engineers learn how to get the best from boundary scan.” James Diem also praises other features of XJTAG, such as its convenient ‘floating’ license, the large and growing library of tests for standard parts, and the high level of customer service provided. “When I ask questions I have complete confidence that my requests are understood and that I will receive the answers I need,” he comments.
Eaton is using XJTAG for testing
prototype and production assemblies. For production, XJTAG is integrated directly into systems
James Diem Test Engineering Manager Eaton
Ik“XJTAG has features that are vastly superior to other systems
The BOM and CAD import features, the “Categorize Devices” screen and the pin-mapping capability simplify initial test generation. Unlike other systems, XJTAG makes it easy to ‘get underneath the hood’ to update programs.
now. Thelearningcurvefor newusersisdramatically shorter. “Icancreate acompletetest foranewboard inamatterof days.
” an saythatitdoes everythingaswellas orbetterthan our
running tests that are written in C for Virtual Instruments (CVI). The boundary scan programs are first developed using XJTAG’s XJDeveloper environment and then embedded into CVI. Engineers are using XJTAG for tasks such as extending test coverage to include parts connected to the boundary scan chain such as switches, potentiometers, LEDs or logic devices, programming microprocessors in situ, and extra testing of production boards undergoing functional test.
James Diem sums up, “We have
been working with XJTAG for over ayearnow,and Icansaythatit matches or exceeds the capabilities of our previous system in every respect.”
Data Bank
Company Nature of
business Main
products Eaton, HQ Ireland Global technology leader in electrical
products, systems and services for energy-efficient power management
Power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services
Customers Industrial, commercial and residential markets worldwide
Employees 103,000 worldwide Revenues US$ 21.8 billion sales Web site
www.eaton.com
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