A PC-based platform for MATE

In terms of cost and overall performance, the personal computer has considerably more to offer than the traditional 1750A modular automatic testing equipment (MATE) standard computer. The proof of concept was performed by replacing the 1750A MATE computer with a PC and running the tester's current repertoire of test program sets (TPSs) for a variety of test platforms including the ALCC (airborne launch control center), the B-1 DATSA, and other MATE platforms. The resulting PC-MATE system was fully MATE compliant. Additionally, a shop replaceable unit (SRU) TPS was rehosted from a non-MATE E-35 tester in less than 100 hours. Significant improvements were observed in production, development, and performance of the resulting TPS.<>