Corelis Extends ScanDIMM™ Family to Include DDR3 Support

Two new DDR3 ScanDIMM™ modules provide extended boundary-scan testabilityand complete fault isolation when testing DDR3 DIMM sockets.

Cerritos, CA, August 13, 2009 – Corelis has released two DDR3 ScanDIMM modules which provide interconnect testability solutions for DDR3 sockets. Inserting the ScanDIMM into the DIMM socket of a UUT results in placing a fully bi-directional boundary-scan cell behind each pin of the DIMM connector, increasing the test coverage to include not only data and address signal pins, but also clock, control, and all power and ground pins. Utilizing this improved cell architecture, test pattern generation tools, such as Corelis’ ScanExpress TPG, can apply the most optimal diagnostic algorithms to clearly isolate any failure under investigation.

DDR3 is the premier, high-performance memory solution for CPU systems pushing the envelope in key areas like power consumption, signaling speeds, and bandwidth, while bringing new levels of performance to desktop, notebook, and server computing. DDR3 supports data rates of 1333 to 1600 MT/s, with clock frequencies of 667 to 800 MHz respectively, providing superior performance over DDR2. In addition, DDR3’s standard 1.5V supply voltage cuts power consumption by up to 30% over DDR2.

Ryan Jones, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Corelis states, “DDR3 has gained significant market acceptance for a wide range of circuit board applications, effectively driving demand for a DDR3 boundary-scan test solution. The DDR3 ScanDIMM modules are indicative of Corelis’ commitment to providing a complete arsenal of boundary-scan test tools to meet that demand.”

DDR3 ScanDIMM modules are fully compatible with Corelis’ ScanExpress family of software products and come complete with all necessary cabling. 240-pin and 204-pin form factors are offered with both standard and mirrored pin-outs available in the 204-pin package. They conform to JEDEC mechanical specifications, MO-269F and MO-268C respectively, and are available from stock with a list price of $1,500.

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-scan software and hardware products combining exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical innovation and unmatched customer service. Corelis’ development and test tools are used by companies such as Agilent, Dell, IBM, Jabil, Intel, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Rockwell Collins, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Qualcomm, Nokia, Panasonic, TI, Ford, Plexus, Broadcom, Ericsson, Flextronics, and many others. Corelis products are found globally in every industry developing or manufacturing electronic products.

Source: Corelis Extends ScanDIMM Family to Include DDR3 Support

Corelis Launches Solution Partner Program

New program teams Corelis with strategic customers to improve
product usefulness through communication and interaction.

Cerritos, CA, July 23, 2009 – Corelis, Inc., a leading supplier of high-performance boundary-scan tools, announced today the inauguration of its Solution Partner Program. The Solution Partner Program was developed to form active partnerships with companies that have a high level of synergy and have sustained a long on-going business relationship with Corelis. Corelis advocates these partnerships to have active face-to-face communication which helps openly identify challenges and issues within the circuit board industry. This, in turn, provides direct input from third party sources which influences the development of more application-specific products designed to solve real world problems.

Solution Partners work closely with Corelis to pursue technical and business interests for the benefit of both companies. Opportunities such as joint seminars, trade shows, product enhancements, and referral marketing are some of the base attributes encompassed within the Solution Partners Program. Partners are invited to be a part of Corelis' software beta program to help in the development of products that match specific reliability requirements. Special services and training are additionally available to partners to help advance their knowledge and experience in making the most efficient usage of Corelis tools.Ryan Jones, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Corelis states, “Customers are the lifeblood of any successful business. Involving customer ideas and demands in the product development process has always been an active initiative at Corelis. The Solution Partner Program takes this initiative a step further and formalizes involvement by establishing objectives and commitments by each party.”

Murrietta Circuits in Anaheim, CA recently joined the ranks of being a Corelis Solution Partner. Andy Murrietta, CFO at Murrietta Circuits comments, “Boundary-scan testing is not only worthwhile, but in many cases the only practical solution for testing finished circuit boards. Being a Solution Partner with Corelis strengthens our ability to meet our customer’s test requirements and meet the growing challenges caused by more complex PCB designs, fewer test points, and shorter product life cycles.”

About Murrietta Circuits
Murrietta Circuits is a high reliability, turnkey supplier of Electronic Manufacturing Services. The company was founded in 1980 and specializes in the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of circuit boards with today's most challenging technologies and applications. The unique feature of the company is that they perform all their services under one roof, with one management team, one quality system, one MIS system, and one goal: “Total Integration to produce superior quality, service and on time deliveries, while continually improving our process.”

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-scan software and hardware products combining exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical innovation and unmatched customer service. Corelis’ development and test tools are used by companies such as Agilent, Dell, IBM, Jabil, Intel, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Rockwell Collins, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Qualcomm, Nokia, Panasonic, TI, Ford, Plexus, Broadcom, Ericsson, Flextronics, and many others. Corelis products are found globally in every industry developing or manufacturing electronic products.

Source: Corelis Launches Solution Partner Program

Corelis Unveils Stand-Alone In-System Programming Solutions

ScanExpress Programmer™ bundles provide an affordable path to performance-driven in-system programming requirements.

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Cerritos, CA, July 6, 2009 – Corelis, Inc., a leading supplier of high-performance boundary-scan tools, announced today the availability of two new product bundles for stand-alone in-system programming environments. The bundles are based on the existing ScanExpress™ family of products and are dubbed ISP-TAFP and ISP-JTAG.

ISP-TAFP is capable of performing CPU assisted programming by taking control of a processor’s JTAG port. The ISP-TAFP bundle includes all required hardware and software to program Flash and SEEPROM devices that share bus architecture with a JTAG compatible processor. The bundle also includes a license for a single processor family, chosen by the user. Supported processor manufacturers include AMCC, ARM, Atmel, Broadcom, Freescale, IBM, Marvell, MIPS, PMC, RMI, Samsung, ST Microelectronics, TI, as well as soft processors for Altera, Xilinx, and other FPGA vendors. The ISP-TAFP bundle is priced at US $1,500.

ISP-JTAG allows programming of Flash and SEEPROM devices that interface directly with IEEE-1149.1 compliant devices. ISP-JTAG is also useful for programming CPLD and FPGA devices via their JTAG ports. In addition to including all the required programming hardware and software, the ISP-JTAG bundle includes Flash vector generation services for the specific device to be programmed providing a full turn-key solution. The ISP-JTAG bundle is priced at US $3,000.

"In-system programming solutions continue to become more accessible and affordable," said Ryan Jones, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Corelis. “These new bundles provide a lower-risk programming solution by reducing a customer’s resource investment in addition to providing high-end capabilities to budget conscious customers.”

ScanExpress Programmer™ is the main software tool used for in-system programming of non-volatile memory devices utilizing serial protocols such as SPI, I²C, and JTAG. The tool can program both NOR and NAND Flash memory devices on a board with a working JTAG scan-chain where the pins on the memory device are accessible through the boundary-scan component’s I/O pins. Furthermore, the tool can access memory devices connected to a CPU using the CPU’s JTAG emulation capabilities allowing programming at the highest theoretical speeds.

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-scan software and hardware products combining exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical innovation and unmatched customer service. Corelis’ development and test tools are used by companies such as Agilent, Dell, IBM, Jabil, Intel, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Rockwell Collins, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Qualcomm, Nokia, Panasonic, TI, Ford, Plexus, Broadcom, Ericsson, Flextronics and many others. Corelis products are found globally in every industry developing or manufacturing electronic products.

Source: Corelis Unveils Stand-Alone In-System Programming Solutions

Corelis Introduces a Highly Affordable Feature-Rich I2C Bus Analyzer

The new BusPro I2C™ offers unprecedented capabilities in an entry-level I2C Bus analysis product.

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Cerritos, CA, February 4, 2009 – For the first time, system integrators and test engineers have access to an I2C analysis instrument that combines a rich set of features, ease-of-use, and an affordable price. The introduction of the BusPro I2C™ is another example of Corelis’ product innovation focused on reducing costs associated with product design, validation and test. Corelis, the preferred JTAG solutions provider, has employed its tools technology to supply engineers with a bus analyzer that offers a highly convenient and intuitive environment for I2C hardware debugging, software development and in-system programming.

Applications for the BusPro I2C™ include embedded software and firmware development, hardware debug and system performance verification. Also included is In-System Programming (ISP), which facilitates programming and verification of I²C-compatible EEPROM devices with the BusPro I2C™’s intuitive “one-click” interface to display and update memory contents. Software developers can monitor and log I²C bus traffic in real-time and decoded I²C protocol is displayed to show the bus transactions in easily comprehended format. Hardware debugging features include exercising the I²C bus and communicating with its peripheral components. This provides a convenient interface to “peek” and “poke” device registers while simultaneously watching the traffic on the bus.

“Board designers and test engineers will appreciate how our products are specifically created to provide them with inexpensive solutions that are nonetheless equipped with an uncompromising list of features, outstanding performance, and exceptional reliability,” said George B. La Fever, CEO and President of Corelis. “Engineers building products that incorporate I2C-enabled processors, such as those from Texas Instruments, will find the BusPro I2C™ an invaluable aid in their development process. This introduction further establishes Corelis as a supplier truly committed toward lowering our clients’ test and development costs.”
Many of the features provided by the BusPro I2C™ are available only with high-end systems. Among its features are:

• Support for I²C and SMBus


• High-speed USB 2.0 interface
  
• Support for Standard-mode, Fast-mode, and Fast-mode Plus (Fm+) with I²C bit rates up to 5 Mbit/s


• Support for High-speed mode (Hs-mode) monitoring up to 5 Mbit/s


• Traffic monitoring with unlimited time-stamped state and waveform recording, message filtering, and symbolic translation


• Two general purpose I/O channels


• Programmable trigger event to highlight bus transactions of interest


• Automatic detection of bus voltage and signal thresholds


• Programmable bus voltage reference and pull-up resistors on the SDA and SCL lines


• File-linked In-System Programming of serial EEPROMs


• 32-Bit Windows® XP/Vista software with an easy to use Graphical User Interface

The BusPro I2C™ is available at the special introductory price of $995, substantially lower than the regular list price of $1,250.

Corelis continues to offer the highly acclaimed CAS-1000-I2C/E, which includes all the features of the BusPro I2C™ as well a number of more advanced capabilities especially targeting the strenuous analysis, debug and verification needs of IC engineers whose chips are equipped with I2C bus support.

For additional details and ordering information about the BusPro I2C™, please visit http://www.corelis.com/BusPro.

About the Texas Instruments Developer Network
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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-scan software and hardware products that combine exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical innovation and unmatched customer service. Soon after its inception in 1991, Corelis’ innovation in bus analysis tools and in JTAG/Boundary-scan Test solutions ultimately resulted in acceptance as a major and preferred vendor of test tools worldwide. Corelis’ development and test tools are used by companies such as Agilent, Dell, IBM, Jabil, Intel, Microsoft, Rockwell, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Qualcomm, Nokia, Panasonic, TI, Marconi, Ford, Plexus, Broadcom, Ericsson, Flextronics and many others. Corelis also has ongoing strategic third-party relationships with major industry leaders such as TI, Freescale, Broadcom, Seica, etc.

Today, Corelis products can be found globally in every industry developing and/or manufacturing electronic products. Corelis’ ScanExpress boundary-scan systems are used for structural testing as well as JTAG functional emulation test and in-system programming of Flash memories, CPLDs and FPGAs. Systems include a complete range of IEEE-1149.1-compatible boundary-scan testers for PCI, PCI Express, LAN, USB 2.0, cPCI/PXI and VXI host interfaces.

Source: Corelis Introduces a Highly Affordable Feature-Rich I2C Bus Analyzer

Corelis Expands its Quality Assurance Program to Support Clients Using Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Version OS’s

The QA program is part of ongoing initiatives to provide its clients with unparalleled reliability and freedom of platform choice when using Corelis ScanExpress Boundary-scan Tools.

Cerritos, CA, December 11, 2008 – The Corelis Quality Assurance Department has ramped up support for future product releases by creating an enhanced Quality Assurance Test Platform (QATP) environment for expanded support of Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit versions. This is to support the growing performance and migration needs of current and new clients using the Corelis ScanExpress product portfolio.

The QATP is based upon an HPC (High Performance Computing) platform supporting a scripting environment to enable greater test automation and coverage testing of Corelis boundary-scan products, before they are delivered to clients. This will enable Corelis to test broader suites of product configurations simultaneously and with greater efficiency than ever before.

“The primary benefits to our clients are versatility in how our products are utilized and uncompromising reliability right out of the box,” said George B. La Fever, CEO and President of Corelis. “This complements the exceptionally broad range of JTAG/Boundary-scan and JTAG embedded test (JET) products we currently offer by allowing our clients to freely configure their systems with confidence, in order to optimize for their own computing environment and yet still cut test costs.”

About Corelis

Corelis, Inc., a subsidiary of Electronic Warfare Associates Inc., offers the industry’s broadest line of JTAG/boundary-scan software and hardware products that combine exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical innovation and unmatched customer service. Soon after its inception in 1991, Corelis’ innovation in JTAG/Boundary-scan Test solutions ultimately resulted in acceptance as a major and preferred vendor of JTAG tools worldwide. Corelis’ development and test tools are used by companies such as Agilent, IBM, Jabil, Rockwell, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Nortel, Marconi, Ford, Plexus, Broadcom, Ericsson, Flextronics and many others. Today Corelis products can be found globally in every industry developing and/or manufacturing electronic products.

Corelis’ ScanExpress boundary-scan systems are used for interconnect testing as well as JTAG functional emulation test and in-system programming of Flash memories, CPLDs and FPGAs. Systems include a complete range of IEEE-1149.1-compatible boundary-scan testers for PCI, PCI-Express, 10/100 LAN, USB 2.0, cPCI/cPXI and VXI host interfaces.

Source: Corelis Expands its Quality Assurance Program to Support Clients Using Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Version OS’s

Corelis Introduces Innovative IsoPod™ Accessory to Ruggedize Boundary-Scan Test Hardware for Vital Applications

The ScanTAP IsoPod™ is part of Corelis’ continuous initiative to further reduce board test costs in budget-conscious production test environments.

Cerritos, CA, December 05, 2008 – Corelis has extended its broad line of ScanExpress boundary-scan hardware controllers and accessories with the addition of the ScanTAP IsoPod. The Corelis ScanTAP IsoPod is an add-on accessory that provides a complete electrical isolation barrier between the target system and the JTAG Test Access Port (TAP). It provides electrical isolation of the JTAG controller TAP signals from the unit under test and enhances the protection of the equipment against harsh electrical environments. The digital isolation offered by the ScanTAP IsoPod protects boundary-scan controller hardware from ground potential differences that are often present in production floors and in other industrial environments. The ground potential differences are especially harmful when using computer powered USB based test and measurement equipment where the computer and the target system are powered from different AC power lines sources in a noisy industrial environment.

While the Corelis boundary-scan controllers are highly robust and reliable, its use is often extended to harsh environment conditions and where isolation is required between xthe boundary-scan controller and the target system. While electrical isolation often limits the performance of the equipment on both sides of the isolator, the ScanTAP IsoPod was designed with high speed in mind, supporting test clocks with rates up to 45 MHz. The ScanTAP IsoPod is a drop in replacement for most of the Corelis TAP cables as it utilizes the standard 20 pin universal Corelis TAP connector pinout and it eliminates signal stress that might be caused by ground loops or voltage/ground potential mismatches in the test setup.

“The ScanTAP IsoPod is useful on the manufacturing line to prevent an entire line from going down when a controller is damaged and for development where untested targets pose the highest risk of damaging the target,” said George B. La Fever, CEO and President of Corelis. La Fever added, “The ScanTAP IsoPod is compatible with Corelis ScanExpress boundary-scan and functional test tools and most Corelis boundary-scan controllers. The current global economic condition is stressing our clients’ limited budgets and we are committed to develop products that reduce their test costs.”

About Corelis

Corelis, Inc., a subsidiary of Electronic Warfare Associates Inc., offers the industry’s broadest line of JTAG/boundary-scan software and hardware products that combine exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical innovation and unmatched customer service. Soon after its inception in 1991, Corelis’ innovation in JTAG/Boundary-scan Test solutions ultimately resulted in acceptance as a major and preferred vendor of JTAG tools worldwide. Corelis’ development and test tools are used by companies such as Agilent, IBM, Jabil, Intel, Rockwell, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Qualcomm, Nokia, Panasonic, Nortel, Marconi, Ford, Plexus, Broadcom, Ericsson, Flextronics and many others. Corelis also has ongoing strategic third-party relationships with TI, Freescale, and Seica. Today, Corelis products can be found globally in every industry developing and/or manufacturing electronic products. Corelis’ ScanExpress boundary-scan systems are used for interconnect testing as well as JTAG functional emulation test and in-system programming of Flash memories, CPLDs and FPGAs. Systems include a complete range of IEEE-1149.1-compatible boundary-scan testers for PCI, PCI-Express, 10/100 LAN, USB 2.0, cPCI/PXI and VXI host interfaces.

Source: Corelis Introduces Innovative IsoPod™ Accessory to Ruggedize Boundary-Scan Test Hardware for Vital Applications

Corelis Expands JET (JTAG Embedded Test) Support to PowerPC 750/603E Processors and the Freescale i.MX31 Reference Board

Expansion is part of Corelis’ product development initiative to further reduce board development and test costs.

Cerritos, CA, November 20, 2008 – Corelis has expanded its innovative ScanExpress JET™ JTAG Embedded Test product line with support for PowerPC 750/603E processors and the popular Freescale i.MX31 reference board. ScanExpress JET products are used for at-speed testing of circuit boards incorporating embedded processors in order to detect and isolate subtle structural and functional problems with minimal incremental development and investment.

The PPC 750/603E, a leading member of the PowerPC architecture family, is widely deployed in aerospace and other industries. It is now one of dozens of PPC processor models in Corelis’ JET library. In addition, with support for the i.MX31 reference board, customers can use the Corelis pre-developed test procedure as a basis for developing similar tests for products based on the Freescale i.MX31 family of low power and high performance processors that are already found in millions of consumer, industrial, automotive, medical and general embedded devices.

“Our clients can now take advantage of these new ScanExpress JET capabilities to significantly enhance reliability and accelerate time to market of their consumer products such as PDAs, cell phones, and other multi-media based products,” said George B. La Fever, CEO and President of Corelis. “The JET library now contains sample functional tests for many interfaces supported with the iMX31 such as UART, I2C, 1-wire, SPI, Keypad, and TFT LCD touchscreen. We developed support for the PPC 750/603E specifically to aid one of our customers in their development of an advanced tactical military system. Corelis is committed to partnerships with our clients throughout their product development and production test phases to assist them with initiatives that reduce costs and enhance the quality of their products.” La Fever added, “The current global economic condition is stressing our clients’ limited budgets and we are focused on providing substantial economic benefit coupled with superior technical capabilities. This is also applicable to our customer support and technical services which now include free training and JET/Boundary-scan related product design and test consulting.”

About Corelis
Corelis, Inc., a subsidiary of Electronic Warfare Associates Inc., offers the industry’s broadest line of JTAG/boundary-scan software and hardware products that combine exceptional ease-of-use with advanced technical innovation and unmatched customer service. Soon after its inception in 1991, Corelis’ innovation in JTAG/Boundary-scan Test solutions ultimately resulted in acceptance as a major and preferred vendor of JTAG tools worldwide. Corelis’ development and test tools are used by companies such as Agilent, IBM, Jabil, Rockwell, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Nortel, Marconi, Ford, Plexus, Broadcom, Ericsson, Flextronics and many others. Today Corelis products can be found globally in every industry developing and/or manufacturing electronic products.

Corelis’ ScanExpress boundary-scan systems are used for interconnect testing as well as JTAG functional emulation test and in-system programming of Flash memories, CPLDs and FPGAs. Systems include a complete range of IEEE-1149.1-compatible boundary-scan testers for PCI, PCI-Express, 10/100 LAN, USB 2.0, cPCI/cPXI and VXI host interfaces.

Source: Corelis Expands JET (JTAG Embedded Test) Support to PowerPC 750/603E Processors and the Freescale i.MX31 Reference Board