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News Release from: Corelis | Subject: USB-1149.1/4E
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 16 April 2007
USB controller tests and programs at
full speed
Boundary-scan test and in-system programming controller offers board testing and in-system programming of CPLDs, FPGAs and Flash memories at full theoretical programming speed.
The USB-1149.1/4E is a new USB 2.0 based boundary-scan test and in-system programming controller from Corelis The USB-1149.1/4E offers board testing and in-system programming of CPLDs, FPGAs and Flash memories at their full theoretical programming speed
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 14 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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With its ability to deliver test vectors at a sustained test clock frequency of 100MHz, the USB-1149.1/4E is billed as the premier solution for users whose applications demand the highest possible performance and scan data throughput.
In addition to the boundary-scan test features, the USB-1149.1/4E 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.
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Programmer supports most common methodologies
Universal in-system programming tool supports programming of CPLD, FPGA, serial EPROMs and Flash memory devices.
Tool combines boundary scan and functional testing
Test tool combines boundary-scan and functional test technologies to achieve higher test coverage.
The USB-1149.1/4E also features automatic signal delay compensation for long cable runs to the UUT, slew rate control, adjustable input thresholds, software controllable signal pin reassignment and eight analogue channels for measuring target supply voltages or other signals up to +5V DC.
The USB-1149.1/4E interfaces with the host computer via the industry standard high-speed USB 2.0.
The host software then provides direct access to hardware for boundary-scan testing and in-system-programming in various phases of a product life cycle such as design, manufacturing, and field service.
"With this new and innovative controller, we are able to provide a single product that combines test and direct in-system programming functions in a small physical footprint".
"Using the new direct programming ports, serial Flash/EEPROM devices can be programmed in their theoretical programming time".
"The TCK speeds of up to 100MHz and direct SPI/I2C programming features of the USB-1149.1/4E greatly reduce board debugging, test, and programming times", said Karla May, Boundary-Scan Product Marketing Manager at Corelis.
"This new controller is an important addition to our existing line of boundary-scan controllers as we can offer our customers optimal solutions for emerging technologies and more demanding applications".
The USB-1149.1/4E controller ships with cables, built-in self-test software, and plug-and-play Windows 2000/XP device drivers.
The USB-1149.1/4E controller is available from stock with prices starting from US $4900.
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