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A high-level test program language for analog and mixed-signal test program development

Harrold et al., 1993

Document ID
8563693816263992308
Author
Harrold S
Diamant P
Publication year
Publication venue
Proceedings ETC 93 Third European Test Conference

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A standard, generic, test program language (TPL) has been defined to ease the test program development task for analog and mixed-signal circuits. The language is used in the construction of links between simulation and test. The TPL allows designers to take …
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