New directions in electronics test philosophy, strategy, and tools

The authors review test objectives and related test strategies throughout the life cycle of electronic products, from system design conception to field maintenance. They reinforce the philosophy of integrating test methodology into the design process and outline the organizational responsibilities within the design and development communities. Consideration is given to product objectives and related test requirements; test economics; test objectives and test activities; structural, functional, application-mode, and characterization testing; design for testability techniques; the test tool box; and test program generation