Design ATE Signal Paths with Test System Architect
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Overcome Signal Path Inefficiencies
The videos below demonstrate a three-step workflow showing how Test System Architect streamlines signal path design, from component selection to final cable creation. Signal paths are the backbone of automated testers, and relying on spreadsheets, manual pin-mapping, and late hardware changes can introduce costly errors. Test System Architect replaces these methods with a graphical design tool that automates signal paths and cabling, reducing system design time by up to 25% while improving accuracy and efficiency.
Take a look at the use case videos below, you will find: Test System Visualization | Signal Path Definition | Automated Cable Design
Use Case 1.1 - Test System Visualization
Begin your project by defining the endpoints of your signals. Using the product selector tool and the system configuration tool, you can easily configure and visualize your PXI chassis. This step allows you to add specific modules to your project, create custom components, and position them exactly as required for your test system.
Use Case 1.2 - Signal Path Definition
Once your chassis and components are configured, you can seamlessly move on to defining your signal paths. The Schematic Design tool allows you to divide your system into logical subsystems. You can automatically connect components and map signal paths based on signal type and routing requirements, ensuring accurate, reliable pin-to-pin connections.
Use Case 1.3 - Automated Cable Design
With your schematic diagrams complete, the integrated Cable Design Tool automatically generates comprehensive cable designs. Then you can assign specific connector types, select wire lengths, and define screening and sleeving options. This automated process eliminates the manual errors traditionally associated with cable design.
Unmatched Features for Test Engineers
Flexibility
Access our catalog of more than 1,500 PXI and PXIe switching and simulation modules directly within the tool, as well as specifying 3rd-party modules, instrumentation and devices under test (DUTs).
Automated Datasheet Generation
You do not have to spend hours documenting your builds. Test System Architect auto-generates comprehensive cabling datasheets and project overview documents. You can export pin-to-pin diagrams for technicians immediately, keeping your product documentation safe and centralized.
Secure Private Cloud Hosting & Accessibility
Your proprietary test system designs demand security. Test System Architect operates on Pickering’s secure private cloud hosting, ensuring that your intellectual property remains protected throughout the entire design process. Work from anywhere with our secure, cloud-hosted design environment and collaborate with colleagues and our expert engineers, and share your system visualizations instantly.
Start Designing Better Test Systems
Stop relying on manual spreadsheets and begin automating your signal path design today.
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