Corelis Adds Advanced Triggering to I2C Bus Analyzers

     Advanced multi-level trigger with graphical design interface helps isolate event sequences.

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Cerritos, CA, November 18, 2013 – Corelis, Inc., the leading supplier of high-performance I2C bus analysis tools, has released a new version of its I2C Exerciser software, Version 1.24. The software enhances the triggering capability of Corelis’ powerfulBusPro-I and CAS-1000-I2C/E bus analyzer products. Major benefits of the new advanced trigger include:

• Easy-to-use, graphical trigger sequence design interface.
• Trigger on I2C protocol conditions, including transaction type, data or address value, protocol errors, and more.
• State-based definition allows triggering on consecutive and non-consecutive events.
• Use logical operations to combine multiple conditions for multi-level triggering.
• Pre-defined trigger templates for common scenarios.
• Two independent external trigger signals for integration with external equipment.

The I2C Exerciser software allows users to generate I2C traffic, non-intrusively monitor and record all I2C bus traffic, and display real-time data in both state and waveform timing windows—all concurrently using a single instrument. The advanced trigger enables users to pinpoint complex sequences, and the I2C Exerciser’s virtually limitless trace buffer means data can be continuously collected and analyzed over days, weeks, or even months until the trigger conditions are met. Additional software capabilities include master and slave emulation, a scripting language to control test sequences, and I2C signal parametric measurements.

“The advanced trigger functionality adds immense value to the already feature-rich CAS-1000-I2C/E and BusPro-I bus analyzers,” states Ryan Jones, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Corelis. “Logical, state-based trigger systems this advanced are usually reserved for very high-end test equipment. We are offering this capability to new and existing Corelis bus analyzer owners at no additional charge.”

The new software upgrade is available free to registered owners of the Corelis BusPro-I andCAS-1000-I2C/E products. A trial version of the software is also available to new users by registering on the Corelis website:
http://www.corelis.com/products-bus-analyzers/I2C_Exerciser_Demo_Software_Download.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.

Corelis JTAG Tools Advance Manufacturing Test for Red Lion Controls

Complete ScanExpress JTAG/boundary-scan system reduces cost and improves production test time.

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Cerritos, CA, October 21, 2013 – Corelis, Inc., the leading supplier of high-performanceboundary-scan test and measurement tools, announced the successful deployment of Corelis ScanExpress tools at Red Lion Controls for testing Human Machine Interface (HMI) products. The combination of ScanExpress boundary-scan and JTAG Embedded Test (JET)tools enabled rapid development of fast, non-intrusive structural and early functional tests for Red Lion’s complex embedded systems.

Through the implementation of Corelis’ industry-standard ScanExpress development and test solution early in the product development process, Red Lion controls leveraged the advanced diagnostic capabilities to identify a hard-to-find fault during prototype development. The same tests used for prototype verification were then carried over and extended into production. The system was automated by integrating Corelis’ application programming interface (API) into Red Lion’s existing test executive system.

“The integration of boundary-scan and JET tests into Red Lion’s existing test processes provided immediate value in Red Lion’s manufacturing processes,” explained Ryan Jones, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Corelis. “JET not only significantly improves in-system-programming (ISP) speed, but it also allows for system functional tests to be moved earlier in the test process without the need for functional boot code.”

The complete story can be downloaded from the Corelis testimonial page. Additional product information, tutorials, and educational demonstrations can be viewed on Corelis’ web site 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 7.8 Boundary-Scan Tool Suite

New Software Release Broadens Structural and Functional Test Capabilities.

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Cerritos, CA, April 22, 2013 – Corelis, Inc., the leading supplier of high-performance boundary-scan test and measurement tools, announced today the availability of version 7.8 of its ScanExpress Boundary-Scan Tool Suite. This new version includes numerous new features and enhancements including improved cluster testing support, intelligent BSDL file handling, and a new model-based test coverage. The new version also expands JTAG Embedded Test (JET) support to Texas Instruments AM335x Sitara™ processors.

Software improvements include:

• A new model based test coverage which limits test vector generation to nets where all nodes have been identified with a device model.
• Cluster definitions are now assignable by pin numbers in addition to the net name.
• The ScanExpress TPG parsing engine will now automatically ignore leading “P” values found in pin definitions for non-BGA type BSDL files.
• Floating network licenses are now supported under Linux.
• JET support for Texas Instruments AM335x processors.

Current Corelis customers that have a valid maintenance contract can now access the new version 7.8 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-scan software 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.

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Corelis Releases I2C Exerciser Version 1.23

New version features repeatable triggers, additional API examples, and Windows 8 support.

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Cerritos, CA, November 12, 2012  – Corelis, Inc., the leading supplier of high-performance boundary-scan test and measurement tools, has released a new version of its I2C Exerciser software, Version 1.23. The software improves the capabilities of Corelis’ powerful BusPro-I and CAS-1000-I2C/E bus analyzer products. Major enhancements and features incorporated in this release include:

Major features of the BusPro-S include:

• Repeatable trigger conditions
• Additional slave addressing options for buses with no 10bit address slaves
• Signal waveforms can be printed directly from the Monitor interface
• New I2C parameters now available for measurement in the Parameter Scope
• Discrete I/O signal timing is now included in exported timing files
• Additional application programming interface examples including Python and
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• This release has been verified to run on Windows 8

The I2C Exerciser software allows users to generate I2C traffic, non-intrusively listen to and record all I2C bus traffic, and display real-time data in both state and waveform timing windows—all concurrently using a single instrument. Advanced software capabilities include master and slave emulation, a scripting language to control test sequences, and signal parametric measurements.

“Not only is the CAS-1000-I2C/E the most capable and feature rich bus analyzer in its class, but its versatility and ease-of-use is completely unrivaled,” states Ryan Jones, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Corelis. “The I2C Exerciser graphical application and application programming interface continue to evolve to fulfill new applications in all phases of a product lifecycle including development, prototype validation, troubleshooting, system integration, production, and field testing. The same rich application software is also compatible with the low cost BusPro-I analyzer for basic capabilities including I2C monitoring, debugging, and programming.”

The new software upgrade is available free to registered owners of the Corelis BusPro-I and CAS-1000-I2C/E products. A trial version of the software is also available to new users by registering on the Corelis website:

http://www.corelis.com/products-bus-analyzers/I2C_Exerciser_Demo_Software_Download.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-scan software 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.

Source: Corelis Releases I2C Exerciser Version 1.23

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Corelis Introduces High-Speed Quad-SPI Host Adapter

The New BusPro-S™ Combines Power, Versatility, and Affordability.

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Cerritos, CA, August 6, 2012 – Corelis, Inc., the leading supplier of high-performance boundary-scan test and measurement tools, announced today the introduction of the BusPro-S, a high-speed multi-IO SPI host adapter. The BusPro-S SPI Analyzer USB-powered desktop instrument allows engineers to save precious development time by providing low level control of Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) buses for the generation of SPI messages and programming SPI memory.

Major features of the BusPro-S include:

• 60 MHz clock rates with up to 200 Mb/s throughput.
• Standard, dual, quad, and 3-wire mode support.
• User selectable interface voltages down to 1.8V.
• Eight independent slave select signals.
• Powerful Graphical User Interface (GUI) with a complete command script editor.
• Royalty-free Application Programming Interface (API).

The BusPro-S is controlled by the included SPI Exerciser software using two modules: Debugger and Programmer. The Debugger module features a command script interface with individual tabs for concurrent command sessions. All communications from the Debugger module are recorded and displayed in a detailed transaction log. The Programmer module enables fast, convenient in-system erase, program, verify, and read operations for both standard and multi-IO non-volatile memory components using an included library of common Flash and EEPROM device models.

“SPI continues to thrive due to its robust simplicity,” comments Ryan Jones, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Corelis. “While extremely simple, the SPI bus offers a tremendous amount of power and flexibility. We’ve designed our software in such a way that it provides a clean, intuitive interface, yet still offers users unhindered access to that power and flexibility.”

The BusPro-S comes complete with hardware, software, and cables. It is being offered at an introductory list price of $675 and is available for purchase through the Corelis online store: http://www.corelis.com/store/.

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. 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.

Source: Corelis Introduces High-Speed Quad-SPI Host Adapter

Corelis Adds Freescale Hardware Support to Runner-Lite

Update Enables Freescale End Users to Quickly Explore JTAG Test Capabilities.
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Cerritos, CA, June 11, 2012 – Corelis, Inc., the leading supplier of high-performance boundary-scan test and measurement tools, announced today that its free Runner-Lite test executive is now compatible with Freescale USB TAP probes. This added support allows existing Freescale hardware users to execute pre-generated JTAG-based test procedures on select Freescale reference designs. In conjunction with adding Freescale hardware support, Corelis has also distributed a downloadable test procedure for the Freescale QorIQ® P1024 reference design board (RDB). The P1024 RDB represents the first of several Freescale reference designs to be fully supported by Runner-Lite test procedures.

Runner-Lite provides engineers visibility, awareness, and accessibility to board level boundary-scan and functional testing. Each test procedure provides comprehensive fault detection and isolation of boundary-scan chain infrastructure, board interconnect, pull-up/pull-down resistors, and clusters such as memories and UARTs. The software also includes a powerful graphical fault identification subsystem to isolate and visualize the location of PCB faults. The subsystem displays a CAD-based photographic representation of a reference design on the host PC display to facilitate the rapid discovery of the actual location for any failure, even when the fault is hidden underneath devices. “The addition of Freescale hardware support makes direct, convenient JTAG tool access available to a wider audience,” states Harrison Miles, Director of Business Development at Corelis. “Freescale end users can download the software and execute a full suite of boundary-scan and functional tests in a matter of minutes.”

“As our customers drive greater levels of integration into their products, the need for faster clock rates, higher pin counts and finer pitch in our devices is going up, making board development and testing more challenging. Boundary-scan test can provide substantial improvement in board bring-up and testing speeds,” claims Tim Tumilty, Director of Developer Technology at Freescale. “The companywide benefits of being able to move a product more swiftly from development to production are immeasurable. Adding Freescale USB TAP support to Runner-Lite provides the most straight-forward path to introduce early adoption of boundary-scan to our customers.”

Runner-Lite is offered at no charge and can be downloaded from the Corelis website. Visit http://www.corelis.com/runner-lite for more information.

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. 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.

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Corelis JTAG Tools Extend Manufacturing Test Capability for IEC

Boundary-scan software enables quick, comprehensive test coverage for top manufacturer IEC Electronics.

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Cerritos, CA, June 4, 2012 – Corelis, Inc., the leading supplier of high-performance boundary-scan test and measurement tools, announced the integration of Corelis ScanExpress boundary-scan tools at IEC Electronics in Albuquerque, NM. The ScanExpress system adds non-intrusive JTAG capabilities to IEC Electronics’ impressive test arsenal which already includes automated optical/x-ray inspection (AOI/AXI), in-circuit test (ICT), flying probe, and functional test systems.

Ryan Jones, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer at Corelis, explains the synergy, “As specialists in low volume, high mix manufacturing, engineers at IEC Electronics understand the high setup costs and long development times that traditionally accompany in-circuit testing. Having ScanExpress tools available in-house affords IEC the capability to provide their clients with fast, comprehensive tests at a fraction of the cost of traditional test methods.”

The ScanExpress system includes a rapid test development environment well suited for contract manufacturers with diverse clients. “Boundary-scan by its nature is ideal for testing short manufacturing runs due to fast test development and low setup requirements,” comments Butch Thornburg, Senior Test Engineer at IEC Electronics. “I can develop boundary-scan tests with Corelis tools in a matter of hours. Equivalent ICT tests take days, even weeks to develop.”

The Corelis tools have quickly gained popularity with IEC’s own customers as well. Thornburg explains, “Our boundary-scan projects have been so successful that our defense customers now demand that we perform boundary-scan DFT analyses on all new designs, providing recommendations on how testability can be improved.”

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. 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.

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