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Welcome to the AutoTestCon page.
A lot of the content found on this page will be the papers that have been written about the various test standards. Alongside these papers you are also likely to find any supporting material that was also presented, such as reports or presentations.
If you would like to upload any materials that you may have presented at an AutoTestCon, please use the Upload a File page and follow the on screen instructions.

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6a-0. Ion Neag - Intro 2022 ATC Panel

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Intro 2022 ATC Panel

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CATS4D - Intro 2022 ATC Panel

15/11/2022
6b-9. Eric Gould - Standards-Based Digital Thread (updated 2)

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Standards-Based Digital Thread

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CATS4D - Standards-Based Digital Thread

15/11/2022
Model-Based Diagnostic & Test Engineering using Digital Thread

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A Link to the Video of the Model-Based Diagnostic & Test Engineering using Digital Thread presentation from Raytheon (RTX) presented at AutoTestCon on October 11th

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A Link to the Video of the Model-Based Diagnostic & Test Engineering using Digital Thread presentation from Raytheon (RTX) presented at AutoTestCon on October 11th

11/10/2022
Model-Based Diagnostic and Test Engineering using Digital Thread.mp4

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Model-Based Diagnostic and Test Engineering using Digital Thread.mp4 - A link to the video presented at AutoTestCon by Raytheon RTX on 11,10,2022

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Model-Based Diagnostic and Test Engineering using Digital Thread.mp4 - A link to the video presented at AutoTestCon by Raytheon (RTX) on 11,10,2022

11/10/2022
OSA-RTS End to End Demonstration (AutoTestCon 2021 Presentation)

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This presentation from AutoTestCon 2021 describes the OSA-RTS End to End Demonstration, with reference to the ATML UUT description and the ATML Test Description

10/05/2021
Spherea Testability Presentation

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This presentation from AutoTestCon 2020 describes Spherea's Testability suite of tools and services.

13/07/2020
Test Standards - Operational Performance

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Using test standards to help predict and monitor operational performance Presentation

26/09/2018
A .Net Fluent Interface for Signal-Oriented Test Programming

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Chris Gorringe, Ion Neag This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2017, Schaumburg, IL

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This paper describes an innovative software interface design in support of signal-oriented test programming. The design makes use of modern Domain Specific Language (DSL) concepts and advanced C# language features to create an interface with excellent usability features and low implementation overhead

04/12/2017
Maximising Diagnostic Performance (presentation)

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Chris Gorringe, Malcolm Brown This was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2017, Schaumburg, IL

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12/09/2017
Signal Model Library (presentation)

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Chris Gorringe, Ion Neag This was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2017, Schaumburg, IL

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Building a Library of Signal Models to support modern test platforms and legacy ATLAS TPSs

10/09/2017
Maximising Diagnostic Performance

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Chris Gorringe, Malcolm Brown This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2017, Schaumburg, IL

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30/08/2017
Signal Model Library (paper)

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Chris Gorringe, Ion Neag This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2017, Schaumburg, IL

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This paper describes the recent best practice guidelines incorporated into the IEEE Std 1641.1 amendment, to both help users with the techniques to develop their own signal models for their test systems, but also using the ATLAS as a comprehensive source of material, how to map traditional ATLAS NOUNS and Modifiers into reusable TSF libraries, for incorporation into tools and ATE platform as test capabilities.

25/08/2017
Solution for Through-Life Support

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This was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2015, National Harbour, MD

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09/12/2015
ATML COTS Demo (Short)

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Chris Gorringe, Michael Malesich, Ion Neag, Craig De Paul &Anand Jain This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2015, National Harbour, MD

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05/11/2015
TSF Best Practices

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Chris Gorringe, Malcolm Brown This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2013, Schaumburg, IL

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The paper considers research into the effects of different methods that could be used for matching the TSFs used in describing UUT test requirements and instrument capabilities. This includes evaluation of their relative merits using a variety of “use cases” and example TSFs. Typical User questions are also considered along with their answers.

30/08/2013
OSA Labview (paper)

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Chris Gorringe, Anand Jain This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2013, Schaumburg, IL

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This paper identifies the architectural components necessary for implementing the MOD’s Open System Architecture Runtime System (OSA-RTS) using the LabVIEW graphical environment for communication with the test equipment.

30/08/2013
Experiences in Replacing Obsolete Spectrum Analyser as part of an ATE uplift program

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Chris Gorringe This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2013, Schaumburg, IL

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The paper explains the pit falls and issues, which can be experienced when supporting legacy equipment and replacing an obsolete established instrument with a modern fully functional top of the range totally superior replacement, and the problems you can still, run into

30/08/2013
Bus Testing in a Modern Era

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Chris Gorringe This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2013, Schaumburg, IL

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The paper aims to identify if the existing IEEE 1641 and ATML test standards have the depth and required flexibility to meet the full range of bus testing requirements of our modern systems.

22/07/2013
Experminetal Applications of Automatic Test Markup Language

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Chris Gorringe, Chatwin A. Lansdowne & Patrick McCartney This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2012, Anaheim, CA

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The authors describe challenging use-cases for Automatic Test Markup Language (ATML), and evaluate solutions.

24/09/2012
An open Source S/W Framework for the Implementation of an OSA RTS

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Matt Cornish, Malcolm Brown, Anand Jain & Teresa Lopes This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTON 2012, Anaheim, CA

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This paper presents the outcome of a UK MoD sponsored development effort to provide a suite of source code that will be made available to contractors employed in the provision of test system software to the MoD and coalition partners

13/08/2012
A Practical Use for ATML Capabilities

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A paper on the practical use for ATML capabilities. This paper considers what is required to automate the selection of instrumentation through the use of capability descriptions. Written for the 2011 AutoTestCon

10/11/2011
A Practical Use for ATML Capabilities

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2011, Baltimore, MD

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A paper that discusses a practical use for ATML capabilities.

10/11/2011
An Overview of the ATML Family and Related Standards

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2011, Baltimore, MD

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A paper overviewing the ATML family and related standards detailing their status as of September 2011

28/09/2011
ATML TPS Management

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A paper on the use of ATML in managing TPS developments and life cycle maintenance. Written for the 2010 AutoTestCon

17/12/2010
ATML Completed Status

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A paper written on the completed status of ATML , written for the 2010 AutoTestCon

17/12/2010
The Use of ATML in Managing TPS Developments and Life Cycle Maintenance

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2010, Orlando, FL

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A paper on the use of ATML in managing TPS developments and life cycle maintenance

13/09/2010
ATML Completion Status

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2010, Orlando, FL

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A paper on ATML's completion status

13/09/2010
Using an FPGA based system for IEEE 1641 waveform generation

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2010, Orlando, FL

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A paper on using an FPGA based system for IEEE 1641 waveform generation

13/09/2010
Measurement in IEEE 1641

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2010, Orlando, FL

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A paper on measurement in IEEE 1641 and its application in a CASS TSF library

13/09/2010
Implementing IEEE 1641 Amplifier Characterisation

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Presentation on Implementing IEEE 1641 - Amplifier Characterisation on Multiple Test Platforms

16/09/2009
Implementing IEEE 1641 - Compliation Techniques

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Presentation on Implementing IEEE 1641 - Compilation Techniques

16/09/2009
Managing 1641 Transition Via ATLAS Systems

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2009, Anaheim, CA

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A paper on managing the transition to IEEE 1641 via ATLAS Based Systems

14/09/2009
IEEE 1641 - A Revised Signal And Test Definition

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2009, Anaheim, CA

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A paper on IEEE 1641 - A revised signal and test definition

14/09/2009
Digital Signals in IEEE 1641 and ATML

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2009, Anaheim, CA

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Digital Signal in IEEE 1641 and ATML - fact or fiction

14/09/2009
Physical signals, events and digital streams

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2009, Anaheim, CA

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Physical signals, events and digital streams - Their relationship and how they affect SignalFunctions in IEEE 1641

14/09/2009
ATML Demonstration - Readiness For use Paper

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2009, Anaheim, CA

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A paper written for the 2009 AutoTestCon on the ATML demonstration and its readiness for use.

14/09/2009
Implementing IEEE 1641 - Compilation Techniques

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2009, Anaheim, CA

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A paper on implementing IEEE 1641 - Compilation Techniques (to IVI Driver Code)

14/09/2009
Implementing IEEE 1641 - Amplifier Characterisation

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2009, Anaheim, CA

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A paper on implementing IEEE 1641 - Amplifier Characterisation on Multiple Test Platforms

14/09/2009
Physical signals, events and digital streams

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Physical signals, events and digital streams. Their relationship and how they affect Signal Functions in IEEE 1641. Written for the 2009 AutoTestCon

08/09/2009
IEEE 1641 - A Revised Signal and Test Definition Standard

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This paper discusses the changes and improvements incorporated within the revised draft standard and identifies how this standard as been integrated into other test standards, such as ATML. Written in 2009 for AutoTestCon.

05/08/2009
ATML Demonstration - Readiness for USe

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Discusses the Phase 2 of the ATML Demonstration. Written for the 2009 AutoTestCon.

05/08/2009
ATML Completed Status - What Happens Next

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Discusses the rational behind each of the ATML components. Provides an explanation of how each companion 'dot' standard relates to each other, how they can be used as standalone and their current status.Written for the 2009 AutoTestCon

05/08/2009
Digital Signals in IEEE 1641 and ATML

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Digital Signals in IEEE 1641 and ATML - fact or fiction. The paper discusses the rational and benefits behind the recent MoD demonstration, using a fully compliant IEEE 1641 test system for both digital and analogue test programs, in line with the MoD ATS. Written for the 2009 AutoTestCon.

05/08/2009
State of IEEE Std 1641 and UK MOD Policy

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2008, Salt Lake City, UT and was awarded the David M Goodman Award for Best Paper on a Management Topic

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A paper on the state of IEEE Std 1641 Standard, Application and UK MOD Policy.

08/09/2008
Implementing IEEE 1641 - A Complete System

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2008, Salt Lake City, UT

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A paper on implementing IEEE 1641 - A complete system

08/09/2008
Implementing IEEE 1641 - Resource Drivers & COTS

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2008, Salt Lake City, UT

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A paper on implementing IEEE 1641 - Resource Drivers and COTS languages.

08/09/2008
RAI Role Within IEEE 1641 And ATML

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2008, Salt Lake City, UT

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A paper on RAI's role within IEEE 1641 and ATML

08/09/2008
IEEE Std 1641 and the DoD ATS Framework elements

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IEEE Std 1641 and the DoD ATS Framework elements. AutoTestCon 2006 paper references as an archive. The paper highlights where IEEE Std 1641 - 2004 fits into the existing DoD ATS framework elements. It identifies criteria for categorizing the affected elements and shows how the IEEE 1641 Signal & Test Definition standard augments other standards such as ATML to enable an architecture that helps fulfill the ATS framework.

09/08/2008
RAI's Role within IEEE 1641 and ATML

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A paper on RAI's role within IEEE 1641 and ATML

15/07/2008
ATML and 'dot' Standards Status

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Provides an overview of the ATML and 'dot' Standards status.

15/07/2008
ATML Capabilities Explained

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2007, Baltimore, MD

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A paper explaining ATML's capabilities, written for the 2007 AutoTestCon

17/09/2007
IEEE 1641 Signal Modeling As A Learning Aid

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2007, Baltimore, MD

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A paper on IEEE 1641 Signal Modeling as a learning aid.

17/09/2007
Signal Modelling as a Learning Aid

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This paper shows how a modelling tool for IEEE Std 1641 (Signal & Test Definition) was able to assist the engineer to gain the necessary knowledge to make a valid assessment.

01/08/2007
Current ATML Standards Status

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Provides an overview of the eXtensible Markup Language (XML) test information interchange standards known collectively as Automatic Test Markup Language (ATML)

19/07/2007
ATML Capabilities Explained

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A paper on ATML capabilities explained. Written for the 2007 AutoTestCon

19/07/2007
Implementing 1641 - RF Stimulus And Measurement

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2006, Anaheim, CA

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A paper on implementing IEEE 1641 - RF Stimulus and Measurement

18/09/2006
How Standards Can Realise A Common Test Platform

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2006, Anaheim, CA

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How international standards can realise a common test platform.

18/09/2006
IEEE Std 1641 And The ATS Framework Elements

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2006, Anaheim, CA

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A paper on IEEE Std 1641 and the DoD ATS Framework Elements

18/09/2006
Making OSA on a Common Test Platform a Reality

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How international standards such as ATML and IEEE 1741 can make the realisation of an open system architecture on a common test platform a reality.

09/08/2006
Implementing IEEE 1641 - A Demo of Portability

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A paper on implementing IEEE 1641 - A demonstration of portability. Written for the 2005 AutoTestCon.

07/10/2005
Deploying Support Forward

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Deploying Support Forward - Bringing Deep Test Capability to Forward Areas

07/10/2005
A Review of Signal Based Measurement

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2005, Orlando, FL

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A review of signal based measurement for both traditional and synthetic instrumentation utilising IEEE 1641 definitions

26/09/2005
Implementing IEEe 1641 - A Demo of Portability

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2005, Orlando, FL

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A paper on implementing IEEE 1641 - A demonstration of portability

26/09/2005
PC Based IEEE Std Synthesis Enhanced

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2004, San Antonio, TX

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PC Based IEEE Std Synthesis, Enhanced through Dedicated Devices

02/10/2004
Implementing Architecture for 1641 using IVI

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2004, San Antonio, TX

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Implementing Architecture for IEEE Standard P1641 - Signal and Test Definition using IVI Technologies

20/09/2004
An Artificial Neural Network Architecture

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2004, San Antonio, TX

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A paper written on an artificial neural network architecture for application in general diagnostics. Written for 2004 AutoTestCon

20/09/2004
PC based, IEEE S&T Desc Std, Synthetic Instruments

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2003, Anaheim, CA

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A paper on PC based IEEE Signal & Test Description Standard, Synthetic Instruments

25/09/2003
Synthesis Of Complex Signals

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2002, Huntsville, AL

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Synthesis of Complex Signals.

17/10/2002
UUT Test Requirements Capture

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2002, Huntsville, AL

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UUT Test Requirements Capture in any language you like...and still compliant with IEEE 1641

17/10/2002
Modelling Complex Signals Using BSC

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2002, Huntsville, AL

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Modelling complex signals using basic signal components.

14/10/2002
Synthesis of Complex Signals on Test Equipment

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Draws upon IEEE standard SDTD (Signal Definition and Test Description) standard to utilize common components and interfacing techniques and shows how a single test description can be used for both simulation and execution.

20/09/2002
ATC 2002 Test Pro paper

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A paper on UUT test requirements capture in any language you like.. and still compliant with the IEEE Signal and Test Description Standard for the 2002 AutoTestCon

19/08/2002
A2K - The Framework for Signals

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This paper was presented at IEEE AUTOTESTCON 2001, Philadelphia, PA

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ATLAS2k - The Framework for Precise and Extensible Signal Descriptions in Modern ATS. A summary of the ATLAS2k IEEE Standard

20/08/2001