Introduction to Automatic Test Systems
Instructors:Â Dr. David Carey, Lockheed Martin
Michael Seavey, Northrop Grumman
Abstract:Â In this tutorial, the design process for Automated Test Systems is presented using standard systems engineering principles. No prior knowledge of ATE, ATS, or TPS development is assumed. A general familiarity with electronic testing techniques is a prerequisite for a full understanding of the material presented. This class will present a series of reference designs as a starting point for ATS and TPS development. Proposed design stages are explained in view of the typical division between hardware and software for the ATS. The process, in which design recommendations are made, can make easier the development of future systems. Thus, central in this tutorial is helping the design team to consider important aspects in decisions taken along the development process and keeping these decisions linked to the requirements defined in initial development stages.
Diagnostics and Design for Built-In Test
Instructors:Â Dr. David Carey, Lockheed Martin
Dr. John W. Sheppard, Montana State University
Abstract: With advancing technology and increasingly complex electronic systems, almost every test approach has had to settle for lower fault coverage, more difficulty in diagnoses, and all at greater costs. Today’s Production and Maintenance Test Engineers need to get involved with embedded test, diagnostics, and Design for Testability (DFT) enabled designs. However, the details of these test methodologies often remain a mystery. This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of the Built-In-Test & Diagnostics challenges and solutions. The Design for Built-In Test section of the tutorial introduces terminology and concepts. Various implementation issues are addressed as the tutorial moves through test strategies, circuit implementation, and test methodologies. The diagnostics section of this Tutorial provides an overview of traditional and recent approaches to system-level diagnosis and prognosis. The emphasis is placed on different system modeling approaches and the algorithms that can be applied using resulting models.
ATS and TPS Management
Instructors:Â Dan Christenson, US Air Force
Abstract: This four-part Tutorial is designed to cover the controversial and challenging issues of managing ATE and TPS development. This session is a must for all industry and government ATE/TPS managers. As with the morning ATE session, it focuses on real world situations and explores areas of frequent problems. Organizational and process/method differences between services will be highlighted. Four major topics are covered, including: 1) TPS Acquisition, 2) TPS Management Development Requirements and Challenges, 3) Managing in a Dynamic Environment, and 4) Depot TPS and ATE Management.
Cybersecurity for ATS
Instructors:Â James Orlet, The Boeing Company
Abstract:Â This tutorial session will consist of four complementary sections covering the definitions and relationships between various cybersecurity guidelines as they concern test and test equipment. The first section will discuss cybersecurity terminology and definitions. The second will focus on the relationships between the various steps of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) used by many programs to guide cybersecurity approach and includes a discussion other the NIST Special Publication 800-series General Information items that affect Automatic Test Systems (ATS). The final section provides an initial set of best practices for Cybersecurity on ATS.
