Alpine Image Systems announces new tool, a bridge to VICTORY

Los Altos, CA, USA... Alpine Image Systems (AIS) Boundary Scan Products
Group (Los Altos, CA) have introduced a new software product called
svf2avl, which creates a bridge between the AIS proTEST Boundary Scan Test
Development System and the VICTORY boundary scan test software from
Teradyne, Inc. (Boston, MA). The product leverages VICTORY's powerful
automatic test program generation capability for the entire line of low
cost AIS boundary scan test products.

The release of the new tool coincides with the announcement by AIS and
Teradyne, Inc. of an OEM agreement licensing AIS to sell VICTORY boundary
scan test software for exclusive use with their proTEST Systems.

"svf2avl is a pivotal piece of software, which enables us to add VICTORY to
our proTEST System to give users an automated method to create boundary
scan test programs" Julian Marshall the AIS president commented. "Tests
are generated with VICTORY, converted by svf2avl and run on inexpensive
proTEST Systems. It's a win-win situation for users of AIS equipment,"

VICTORY VIT reads industry standard BSDL and EDIF files and generates
boundary scan test programs in SVF (Serial Vector File) format. svf2avl
then converts the program to AVL, a scan test language.

AIS's AVL Tool Kit then runs the programs directly or translates them to C
for further embellishment. Time and effort are saved in creating test
program, by taking advantage of existing BSDL and EDIF files. Chip
designers create BSDL files describing the boundary scan aspects of a
part; EDIF netlists are generated by board layout tools.

AIS Marketing Manager, Ellis Goldberg commented "With svf2avl and VICTORY
VIT on board, AIS's position at the forefront of boundary scan testing has
been greatly enhanced. Programs generated using VICTORY run on the
Teradyne Z1800 functional tester and are converted by svf2avl to run on
the AIS proTEST System. By including low cost systems in the test
strategy, designers will dramatically improve the return on test
investment."

AIS designs, manufactures and markets boundary scan test systems which
include extensive test development tools, 1149.1 controllers, a wide
assortment of related hardware accessories and fixturing. These systems
are optimized for test development, manufacturing test and field service
applications.

Prices svf2avl with VICTORY VIT, is sold exclusively by AIS only with
proTEST Systems and to those who already have proTEST Systems. These
products are available through AIS distributors worldwide. VICTORY svf2avl
with VICTORY VIT, is priced at $14,995. Current VICTORY users can purchase
svf2avl separately for $4,995. proTEST Development Systems are priced from
$7,995. Prices outside the U.S. are slightly higher. Delivery is 30 to 60
days. 

AIS, 821 Riverside Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024
(415) 941-3247, (415) 941-7642 FAX

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