Corelis Introduces Semiconductor Validation Tool to Help Identify Counterfeit Components

JTAG Interrogator Improves Validation of Semiconductor Authenticity.

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Cerritos, CA, June 24, 2014 – Corelis, Inc., the leading supplier of high-performance boundary-scan test and measurement tools, announced today the introduction of the JTAG Interrogator, a simple software tool designed to assist in the validation of authentic semiconductors. Targeted at receiving inspection and quality assurance departments, the JTAG Interrogator utilizes IEEE-1149.1 standard on-chip electronic identification techniques to aid in the detection and reporting of counterfeit semiconductors.

 As semiconductor components have become commonplace in daily life, so has the potential for counterfeit semiconductors to make their way into critical systems, posing significant risks to health, safety, and security of people worldwide. Semiconductor counterfeiting can be as simple as re-marking a genuine component to indicate it is new or offers better performance, or as complex as manufacturing exact clones that offer the same form, fit, and function as a genuine device—while discretely hiding additional malicious circuitry to gather data or disable a system without warning. The increased sophistication in counterfeit remarking techniques has reduced the effectiveness of visual inspection, making it critically important to include electronic verification in the detection process.

Ryan Jones, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Corelis claims, “The general semiconductor industry is in agreement that the best way to combat counterfeit components is to purchase from OCMs or their authorized distributors. While we stand by this recommendation, circumstances often require procurement from other component sources, opening the supply chain up to the risks of inauthentic parts. The JTAG Interrogator application makes it easy to electronically read and verify identifying information from compatible JTAG components, including the new Electronic Chip ID (ECID) standardized under IEEE-1149.1-2013.”

The JTAG Interrogator software includes a USB 2.0 JTAG hardware adapter to get started with semiconductor validation. List price for the JTAG Interrogator package is $550. To learn more about Corelis products, visit their website at www.corelis.com.

About Corelis 
Corelis, Inc., a subsidiary of Electronic Warfare Associates, Inc., offers bus analysis tools, embedded test tools, and the industry's broadest line of JTAG/boundary-scansoftware and hardware products combining exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical innovation and unmatched customer service. Since its founding in 1991, Corelis has delivered a diverse range of electronic test equipment solutions for customers across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, manufacturing, networking, and telecommunications. Today, Corelis continues that trend with focus on product ease-of-use and dedication to customer service.

Corelis Releases New CD Version 8.0 Boundary-Scan Tool Suite

   New Major Software Release Includes Overhauled Debugger, TPG Project Management Features.

Cerritos, CA, June 18, 2014 – Corelis, Inc., the leading supplier of high-performance boundary-scan test and measurement tools, announced today the availability of version 8.0 of its ScanExpress Boundary-Scan Tool Suite. This new version features significant improvements to the ScanExpress Debugger JTAG analyzer and toolkit, a new interface for managing ScanExpress TPG projects, plus numerous new features spanning all ScanExpress applications.

Software improvements include

• Enhanced ScanExpress Debugger interface with an updated pin browser interface, two new script modules, a JTAG protocol scan module, and more.
• New top-level ScanExpress TPG project with project revision and comparison wizards, support for netlist and BOM replacement, was/is file support for back-annotation, and more.
• ScanExpress JET can now record the boot sequence of a known-good system to automatically create a repeatable initialization script.
• New JET model management system makes CPU and peripheral updates easier to obtain.
• New CD menu provides easy access to installers, documentation, and additional resources.
• Support for Teradyne Di-Series modules and FTDI FT2232 ICs as JTAG controllers. Current Corelis customers with a valid maintenance contract can now access the new version 8.0 CD through the Corelis support website. To inquire about a maintenance package or to obtain a full list of improvements, please contact the Corelis sales team at (562) 926-6727; or send an email to sales@corelis.com.

As always, Corelis offers free training to all clients so that they may immediately utilize the various new product features and innovations now available. Class schedules and registration information can be found on the Corelis website at:
http://www.corelis.com/education/JTAG_Boundary-Scan_Seminars_and_Training.htm.

About Corelis 
Corelis, Inc., a subsidiary of Electronic Warfare Associates, Inc., offers bus analysis tools, embedded test tools, and the industry's broadest line of JTAG/boundary-scansoftware and hardware products combining exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical innovation and unmatched customer service. Since its founding in 1991, Corelis has delivered a diverse range of electronic test equipment solutions for customers across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, manufacturing, networking, and telecommunications. Today, Corelis continues that trend with focus on product ease-of-use and dedication to customer service.