Release 4.2 of the graphical Boundary Scan operating system SYSTEM CASCON features more than 20 new technologies and tools. Besides the Navigator, Component Explorer and an improved programmer, the HYSCAN (Hybrid Scan Technology) addition aids the execution and diagnosis of hybrid formatted test patterns.
 
HYSCAN is  based on a new hardware-independent emulation method and relieves the user from the entire handling of serial-to-parallel vectors. Test program generation and fault diagnosis can be done without  knowing the type of test access. The parallel test vectors are connected with the individually configured pin electronic by means of Wrapper Modules. By exchanging these modules, the parallel vectors can be linked to the required pin electronic without re-compilating the test program. The first supported pin electronic are the parallel I/O modules PXI 5296 and PXI 52192 with 96 and 192 test channels, respectively.
 
The Component Explorer is a graphical tool for the interactive generation and manipulation of intelligent design data. Unknown components and complete component cluster can be defined and implemented into the database. Is directly linked with Scan Vision tools for the visualization of schematic and layout as well as the graphical library.    
 
The Navigator tool for the interactive user guidance gives support in terms of hyperlinks, videos or topic related documents.
 
The new version is downwards compatible to all previous versions and supports all Boundary Scan controllers on basis of VXI, PXI, PCI, USB, GPIB, Parallel Port, RS232 and Fast Ethernet.

GÖPEL electronic, www.goepel.com

TestXcell provides automated test equipment (ATE) programming, DFT analysis, fixture design output and schematic viewing. Also features design data importing/exporting and a component database pre-populated with 36,000 electrical models and 1,000 package models.

Allows management of the test process from intelligent graphical design data input through net adaptability checking, component testability checking and full mechanical fixture design to the generation of tester input lists and circuit description files.

Supports all major ATE systems and CAD import formats.

Aegis Industrial Software Corp., aiscorp.com

Focus-Wash is a combination of several wash methods that combine to focus the wash solution into smaller, higher impact areas. New capabilities include:
 
New style spray system increases wash solution impact pressure 5X over previous models. Nozzle's spray angle is decreased from 50° to 15°, and the flow rate is increased by approximately 60%.
 
New style spray arm doubles the quantity of spray nozzles. Uses 10 nozzles arranged to create 10 concentric spray patterns.
 
New oscillating board rack eliminates blind spots by creating infinite impingement angles. The stroke of the oscillating board rack is approximately equal to the nozzle spacing, creating multi-directional impingement.
 

New multi-stage spray pump designs provide increased pump performance and efficiency. The pumps are optimized for pump utilization, longer pump life and lower electrical costs.

 
Aqueous Technologies Corp., aqueoustech.com

The 2005 AS-Interface Selection Guide is a full-color resource to assist users in selecting AS-Interface components for their application. 
 
Featured technologies include scanners and gateways, power supplies and repeaters, I/O modules, Safety at Work components, intelligent photoelectric and inductive sensors, as well as rotary encoders, accessories and cables.  Visitors can request a hard copy or download PDF information at: www.am.pepperl-fuchs.com/literature/litform.asp
 
Pepperl+Fuchs