Standard automatic test system (SATS) hardware interface standards for SATS frameworks, VXI instrument front panels, power module interface, augmentation module interface, receiver fixture interface, pin map configuration

In response to the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Project No. AF97-239, Standard Automatic Test System (SATS) Interface, VXI Associates has been commissioned to assist and coordinate an industry effort to develop SATS Hardware Interface Standards for the VXI Instrument Front Panel, Power Module Interface, Switch/Matrix Module Interface, Receiver Fixture Interface, and Pin Map Configuration. The fundamental goal for phase I is to define a set of ATS integrated standards and associated preliminary specifications for each of those respective interfaces. In phase II, VXI associates will coordinate a multi-vendor development and validation process, as well as refine and implement a balloting process under IEEE and VXI Consortium organizations for the SATS VXI extensions and new interface standards being developed.