Incorporating Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation into your ECU Test Strategy
May 21, 2021
Several substantial changes in electronic technology over the last twenty years or so have brought about new strategies for automated test. First is..
How a COTS PXI Platform Can Benefit Your Automated Test System
April 19, 2021
IntroductionA commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) industry-standard test and measurement (T&M) platform has distinct advantages for the design,..
How to Choose Between a PXI and PXI Express (PXIe) Chassis
April 13, 2021
If you're having trouble deciding between purchasing a PXI or PXI Express (PXIe) chassis, check out the info below to learn the differences between..
What is PXIe?
April 13, 2021
PXI is a modular instrument system designed to take advantage of the fast data interfaces based on PCI and PCIe bus systems. The PXI standard defines..
How to Automate Fault Insertion Tests in ECUs to Improve Software Quality
April 7, 2021
Testing Engine Control Units (ECUs), especially safety related models, is as much about software testing as well as hardware these days—this is due..
Making the Right Choices when Specifying an RF Switching System
March 3, 2021
Designing an RF switching system can be boring—especially compared to designing the rest of the test system. Most engineers don’t view designing an..
Avoiding Failure Modes in Switch Systems for Test
March 2, 2021
Central to most Automated Test Equipment (ATE) is the signal switching system, the purpose of which is to distribute instrumentation I/O to the unit..
Considerations for Effective PXI Test System Matrix Maintenance
January 19, 2021
A goal of any manufacturing organization is to maximize the time that their test systems are operational. A test system that is down due to..
Simplifying Test Interconnect with Pickering’s Cable Design Tool
April 6, 2020
Once instruments and switching products have been chosen for a test set-up, the interconnect cabling needs to be selected and/or designed. This can..
Automating Test Within Manufacturing Processes
April 2, 2020
It is best practice when automating test within a manufacturing process to consider interconnection as an extension of the test instrument. In..