SystemBIST is a revolutionary plug-and-play device designed to facilitate flexible FPGA configuration and embedded JTAG testing. As part of Intellitech's TEST-IP family, this tool is vendor-independent, capable of configuring all IEEE 1532 or IEEE 1149.1 compliant FPGAs and CPLDs in-system. SystemBIST employs patented architecture enabling design engineers to create high-quality, self-testable, and reconfigurable field-ready products, negating the need for custom firmware or software-driven built-in tests.
Through its interface, SystemBIST allows for the reprogramming of system CPLDs, EEPROMs, and FLASH in the field, reusing manufacturing test patterns and scripts. This dramatically reduces the cost and complexity traditionally associated with board-level BIST systems. The ability to store tests and FPGA configurations compressed in FLASH memory, permits PCBs to be tested conveniently whenever power is available, enhancing the operational flexibility.
Not only does this solution offer comprehensive testing capabilities, but it also includes troubleshooting and security features like anti-tamper FPGA security options, preventing unauthorized bitstream overwriting. SystemBIST, while reducing overall system costs, provides significant benefits such as deterministic built-in self-test, eliminating the need for costly ATE systems, and providing seamless test and configuration updates across a product’s lifecycle, making it an invaluable tool for modern PCB testing demands.
