DO WHILE DATA <= 3

DISPLAY "Testing gate 1", NEWLINE

DISPLAY "Result = ",RESULT()

DRIVE [ 1A,1B ] WITH DATA

IF RESPONSE([1A]) = 0

END IF

IF LINKED( 1A,1B)

END IF

IF LINKED( [ 1A, 1B ] )

END IF

IF LEVEL( [ 1A, 1B ] ) = 3

DISPLAY "Output voltage = Y

CHECK THAT 1Y IS LOW

ELSE

DISPLAY "Output voltage = Y

CHECK THAT 1Y IS HIGH

END IF

DATA = DATA + 1

END DO

CompactLink Software

Library Development Manager

The Library Development Manager displays all the devices added to the library and saved in the USER family.

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All details are stored in the Microsoft Access compatible database file located in the PremierLink folder.

The device data is organised in 20 families and can be filtered using the drop down menus. A device name or function can also

be typed in to facilitate the search. The list will be filtered to show only the entries containing the entered text. As an option,

intelligent sort produces a more logical list by using the numeric part of the device name only.

Device Definition

When a device is selected or created, the device definition

window appears. This allows the user to enter the information

related to the device as well as define its physical characteristics.

The name and function will be used by the database for sorting.

Parameters such as package, class, thresholds and output types

may also be selected.

The power and ground pins of the new device must be specified

using the pin out table.

Programming Interface

The Programming Interface is designed for the generation

and debugging of new functional IC tests. PLIP (PremierLink

IC Programming) is a high level language designed

specifically for test programming. The syntax is highly

descriptive so that programmes are, to a large extent, self

commenting. However, comments can also be inserted if

required.

The built in compiler generates binary data which can be

executed in stand alone form by the integral debugger or

combined into library files for use with System8 products.

Up to 3 breakpoints can be added to the programme where

execution can be suspended and data can be examined.

The debugger allows the user to identify and fix the possible

problems in the programme, whilst connected to the

hardware, before adding the new device to the library.

Online Active Help

CompactLink is supplied with an extensive online active help which can be accessed

at any time during programming. This facility provides the user with a PLIP syntax

guide for each command. The Active Help window is broken down into :

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A syntax section

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An extensive description of the command

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Concrete examples for illustration

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Additional comments (if applicable)

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Target field

ABI Electronics Limited

Dodworth Business Park

Dodworth, Barnsley

South Yorkshire S75 3SP

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1226 207420

Fax: +44 1226 207620

www.abielectronics.co.uk

Functional IC Test Generator