What is BS IEC 61671-5 – ATML test adapter description about?
BS IEC 61671-5 is the fifth part of the BS IEC 61671 multi-series that discusses automatic test markup language (ATML).
BS IEC 61671-5 defines an exchange format, utilizing XML, for both the static description of a test adapter by defining the interface between the UUT and the test station, and the specific description of test adapter instance information.
Who is BS IEC 61671-5 – ATML test adapter description for?
BS IEC 61671-5 on ATML test adapter description is useful for:
- Test program set (TPS) developers
- TPS maintainers
- ATE system developers
- ATE system maintainers
- Developers of ATML-based tools and systems
- UUT developers and maintainers
Why should you use BS IEC 61671-5 – ATML test adapter description?
XML schemas define the basic information required within any test application and provide a vehicle for formally defining the test environment by defining a class hierarchy corresponding to these basic information entities and providing several methods within each to enable basic operations to be performed on these entities. ATML component standards within the ATML framework define the particular requirements within the test environment.
BS IEC 61671-5 provides a clear definition of test adapter information that may be exchanged between conformant cooperating software components and applications. BS IEC 61671-5 provides a definition that accomplishes the following objectives:
- Provide a means of describing the aspects of the test adapter, which is the interface between the test station and the UUT
- Provide a means of describing simple (e.g., cable only), passive, or active test adapters
- Provide a means of describing multiple or layered test adapters
Overall, BS IEC 61671-5 helps you to identify and document test adapters that can be utilized during the testing of a unit under test (UUT). BS IEC 61671-5 also guides you on the mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces of the test adapter.