Is multi-port ATE in your future
Abstract
The history of ATE is surveyed, with attention given to significant technical advances made during the past few years. Multi-port testing is seen as a logical extension of engineering attempts to extract the maximum value for the ATE dollar invested. Particular attention is given to the economics of multi-port ATE. It is shown that the cost/throughput ratio of a dual-port test set is 40% greater than a single port test set. The benefits of increased test set availability and the associated logistics costs are stressed. The numerous economic benefits are matched by the technical advantages, which are also discussed in detail. Potential problems in a dual-port ATE are identified, and solutions are suggested. It is shown that a successful dual-port ATE is one that not only solves real-life testing problems but also solves problems of resource competition and allocation.
- Publication:
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AUTOTESTCON 1981; Proceedings of the Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981ieee.proc..229M
- Keywords:
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- Automatic Test Equipment;
- Electronic Equipment Tests;
- Computer Systems Programs;
- Costs;
- Economic Analysis;
- Electronic Warfare;
- Histories;
- Engineering (General)