New data exchange standard for ATE and test information sharing

ATML is a cooperative effort by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and members of the ATE industry to define a collection of XML schemas for exchanging ATE and test information in a common format. The scope of these efforts includes defining a series of XML schemas for representing test information, such as test programs and test asset interoperability as well as UUT test data including test results and diagnostics procedures, in a standardized format. This paper goes into more detail on the scope and benefits of such an effort in Mil/Aero and in industry. The paper covers emerging use cases and industry examples and briefly describes the underlying technology. It has also outline how ATML can provide a data exchange standard for not only test results but for test description, station and instrument description as well as interfacing and diagnostics.