Overview
- Multi-port capabilities allow programming of as many as eight PCBs in parallel
- Automatically finds the best JTAG (boundary-scan) access to the targeted device(s) for flash programming
- Comes with flash device model libraries
- The built-in sequencer can program several devices in one operation
- Can be integrated seamlessly into an existing design or manufacturing operation
- Multiple images of programming files can be loaded during a single programming operation
The ScanWorks Programming Station programs all devices from the major PLD vendors, in any combination, eliminating the need for different programming tools for device each vendor.
ISP or ISC
In-system programming (ISP) or in-system configuration (ISC) operations are optimized on the ScanWorks Programming Station because of the system's high-speeds (up to 50 MHz) and multi-port capabilities.
Some of the benefits of ISP and ISC:
- More efficient manufacturing -- programming is accomplished as an integrated part of the overall manufacturing process.
- Reduced device handling -- Devices are soldered once and programmed or re-programmed on-board.
- Less risk of device damage -- No need to de-solder devices for re-programming.
- Easier inventory control -- Fewer devices to manage because only non-programmed devices are stored inventory, not multiple versions of the same device with different software or data loaded into each version.
- Simpler field upgrades -- Software/firmware can be upgraded in the field through JTAG programming.
Design Management
The design management software features allow you to:
- Import the design data from your CAE/CAD environment on which interconnect tests, scan path verification tests, memory interconnect tests, flash programming and graphical views are based
- Create the boundary-scan description of your design on which all test and programming activities are based
- Create and apply tests to verify the boundary-scan design description is correct and works properly
- Organize and manage your design, test, and programming data
- Create and apply simple test programs using the macro language
- Use a simple test executive to create manufacturing test and programming applications
- Integrate ScanWorks tests into custom test executives or with other test applications using APIs
- Export tests to manufacturing as one compressed file
- Automate the process of creating and managing projects, designs, and actions using any language that supports Microsoft COM, including Perl and Tcl with ScanWorks scripting feature
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