Test program set obsolescence mitigation through software and automatic test equipment system processes
US7624379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R31/2834
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Electronic test system including hardware and software components and method of use of same which provide obsolescence mitigation. A set of governing rules for the system is defined and a test program test (TPS) is created to enable units to be tested. When a new component is introduced into the system, the change is detected and a new TPS is created. If the new TPS complies with the rules, testing using the new TPS is possible. If not, a determination is made as to whether any component of the TPS is obsolete and if not, the units can be tested using the new TPS without redefining the rules. When a component of the TPS is obsolete, the rules are reviewed to ascertain the effect of the removal of the component and optionally redefined to enable the new component to be used in combination with the remaining components.
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