An Application of Decision Tables as the Source Language for Automatic Testing

This paper presents a source language based upon decision tables for applications involving automatic test equipment systems. The method described allows the engineer to state his test requirements in an extremely convenient fashion, and permits him to program any test specification directly using engineering terminology. Only a minimum of knowledge about the specific test equipment system and particular programming techniques is required as a background. This method enhances the ability of the engineer to program any automatic test equipment system and reduces long-term programming expenses.