IPL For GOEPEL's SYSTEM CASCON JTAG/Boundary Scan Software Platform

As a result, special software tools such as analyzers, visualizers, generators etc. can be coupled to and controlled by SYSTEM CASCON for targeted extension of the platform’s performance.



“In particular the increasing Chip Embedded Instruments utilization offers a variety of new test and measurement applications. Within this context, the seamless coupling with complementary third party software tools is a critical element for practical usage, which we specially addressed with the newly developed interface”, says Stefan Meissner, GOEPEL electronic’s spokesman. “Furthermore, we extend the scalability, flexibility and openness of SYSTEM CASCON as leading platform for the holistic implementation of Embedded System Access strategies.”



About the new Inter Process Link:

The newly developed IPL is a bidirectional integration interface, enabling external software tools nearly unlimited dynamic access to the internal data base of SYSTEM CASCON, incl. project data, object states and system information. At the same time, interactive control mechanisms are implemented, enabling a seamless connection to and utilization of respective 3rd party software. The solution’s universality allows for interaction with numerous complementary software tools, ranging from special data processors or process visualizers to complete pattern generators or signal analyzers.



About Embedded System Access:

ESA technologies enable the electrical access to embedded systems without utilizing mechanical nails or probe contacts (non-invasive methods). They apply design-integrated test and debug interfaces such as JTAG. In addition to Boundary Scan, ESA technologies include procedures like Chip Embedded Instruments, Processor Emulation Test, In-system Programming or Core Assisted Programming. ESA technologies are currently the most modern strategies for validation, test and debug as well as programming complex chips, boards, and complete units. They can be utilized throughout the entire product life cycle and enable for increased test coverage at reduced costs.



About licensing and availability:

The new Inter Process Link will be supported in SYSTEM CASCON starting from version 4.6.2, and will be activated per license manager within the context of a respective software tool’s release. SYSTEM CASCON is GOEPEL electronic’s professional JTAG/Boundary Scan development environment with currently more than 45 fully integrated ISP, test and debug tools, supporting all technologies for Embedded System Access.