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Corelis Introduces the First
PCI Express
Boundary-Scan (JTAG) Controller Card
New PCI Express JTAG
controller provides boundary-scan testing, in-system programming
and
JTAG emulation for development, production, and field service at
sustained test clock frequencies up to 80 MHz.
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Cerritos, CA, July 17,
2006 – Corelis Inc., a leading supplier of
high-performance boundary-scan and emulation tools,
announced today the availability of a new PCI Express
based boundary-scan test and in-circuit programming
controller card. The PCIe-1149.1 offers board testing
and in-system programming of CPLDs, FPGAs, and Flash
memories approaching their full theoretical programming
speed. With its ability to deliver test vectors at a
sustained test clock (TCK) frequency of 80 MHz, while
simultaneously verifying results in hardware at each
individual TAP, the PCIe-1149.1 is being offered as the
premier solution for users whose applications demand the
highest possible performance and scan vector throughput.
The Corelis PCIe-1149.1 is
an intelligent boundary-scan controller that can be used
in the testing of devices, boards, or systems, compliant
with IEEE Std 1149.1. The controller offers excellent
performance due to its large array of
performance-enhancing innovations that increase test
vector throughput. This product was designed to meet the
needs of engineers in the lab or production environment
who require faster and more efficient testing,
programming and debugging of multiple UUTs (Units Under
Test) or of a single UUT with multiple scan chains. The
PCIe-1149.1 plugs into the PCI Express slot in the
computer and interfaces with the host computer via the
PCI Express bus. The host software then provides direct
access to hardware for boundary-scan testing in various
phases of a product life cycle such as design,
manufacturing, and field service. Boundary-scan test vectors developed with the
Corelis ScanExpress TPG Test Program Generator can be
executed directly on the PCIe-1149.1.
In addition to the
boundary-scan test features, the PCIe-1149.1 also includes
direct I2C and serial peripheral interface (SPI) based
device programming capabilities. The SPI and I2C interfaces
are independent of the JTAG test interface, meaning the same
boundary-scan controller tests the board and performs direct
programming of serial EEPROM and flash memories, without
operators having to remove the JTAG connector or switch to a
dedicated SPI or I2C programmer. The PCIe-1149.1 also
features automatic signal delay compensation for long cable
runs to the UUT; the ability to test the UUT for shorts
between power and ground nets and the availability of eight
analog channels for measuring target supply voltages or
other signals up to +/- 50VDC.
"As the next generation of
personal computers arrives, PCI Express is rapidly replacing
PCI as the new standard backplane due to its higher
bandwidth, scalability and reduced pin-count. With this new
controller design, we continue to provide our customers with
the best technology available and ensure the compatibility
of our hardware with the latest computer architecture" said
Karla May, Boundary-Scan Product Marketing Manager at
Corelis. “The TCK clock rate up to 80MHz and direct SPI and
I2C programming features of the PCIe-1149.1 greatly reduce
board debugging, test and programming times. By having a
common test platform for both design and manufacturing, our
customers will realize higher productivity and tremendous
costs savings. This new controller is an important addition
to our existing line of boundary-scan controllers as we can
offer our customers optimal solutions, even under the most
demanding applications".
The PCIe-1149.1 controller
ships with the ScanTAP-4 remote access pod, TAP cables,
built-in self‑test software, and Plug and Play Windows
2000/XP device drivers. The PCIe-1149.1 controller is
available from stock.
Corelis offers a broad line of
test, programming, development and bus analysis products
that combine exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical
innovation. Corelis also provides custom engineering
services and is well known for its outstanding customer
support.
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Media Contact
Ryan Jones
Senior Technical Marketing Engineer
(562) 926-6727 voice
(562) 404-6196 fax
Ryan.Jones@corelis.com
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