Since its introduction three years ago, JTAG ProVision has captured the leading position among boundary-scan application development tools. Through a series of regular enhancements since the initial release, ProVision now encompasses all aspects of the development process for boundary-scan testing and in-system programming of PLDs and flash memories.
One of ProVision's landmark achievements is the marriage of ease-of-use and versatility, offering a high degree of control and precision demanded by engineers. Whilst The software is easy to learn and easy to apply, even by occasional users, ProVision allows advanced users to dig deeply into their designs by means of comprehensive cross-referencing and navigation features. A close integration with JTAG Visualizer also allows users to view JTAG-oriented files such as fault reports or test coverage, superimposed onto the schematic or layout of the PCB.
Other aspects of ProVision's rich functionality are
- ActiveTest, an interactive cluster test generator and hardware debug tool
- Precise numerical analysis of theoretical and actual test effectiveness
- Production sequencing and execution with multi-level password control
- State-of-the art visualization capabilities including flip and rotate, worldview, and cross-probing
Peter van den Eijnden, JTAG Technologies' General Manager, commented, "delighted that EDN has recognized our ProVision development software by selecting it as an Innovation finalist. Our mission is to deliver to test engineers the tools they need to produce high-quality boundary-scan applications, and this recognition validates our vision and accomplishment."
JTAG ProVision is fully compatible with the prior "Classic" development tools as well as with all of JTAG Technologies production systems. New releases are available free of charge to customers with valid maintenance contracts.