Published papers

Modular Testing and Combined Approaches: IPSES Experience

TAU - Test framework standardization: a new approach to optimize and improve test management in complex aerospace environments

Ideazione e progettazione di dispositivi elettronici, scientifici. Progettazione personalizzata per sistemi embedded dedicati ad applicazioni specifiche

Unified system for characterization of bitumens and asphalts based on NI Compact RIO and NI LabVIEW

Integrated hardware and software system for the physical and mechanical characterization of bitumens and asphalts by tests of resistance and durability.

Power and Energy Measuring System of laser beams based on NI LabWindows/CVI 2009

The paper describes the acquisition and power and energy measurement software system of laser beams developed by IPSES.

Computing system for optimization of the position of Cobalt-60 bars based on LabVIEW

For the Gammatom company a computing system has been realized that is based on an algorithm targeted to the search of the optimal solution to irradiation by exploiting parallel calculation methods and distributed to reduce the number of combinations.

National Instruments and the embedded development

Thanks to LabVIEW FPGA module and its RIO hardware devices, the company specializes in testing and measurement tools has started to create a development and programming platform suitable to embedded FPGA.

System for the characterization of earth samples by cyclical and dynamical tests

System with three closed loops (PID) based on real-time architecture that controls loads and pressures in a short and reliable times, so to manage the high forces which are involved in the test. The integration of real-time controls has been made on CompactRIO hardware, the firmware (FPGA) and software (Real-time and PC) development has been achieved by LabVIEW. Side picture: the complete system (from left to right: measurement device for volumetric changes, CompactRIO in box, test system and PC)

XJTAG boundary scan fast-tracks solution for testing complex, high-density boards

XJTAG publishes the case study about the application developed by IPSES for Linkra, selecting XJTAG boundary scan to test complex boards containing over 20,000 solder joints with around 5500 connection nets. XJTAG boundary scan is able to test a high proportion of connections and components, including non-JTAG devices, with very few physical connections to the board: IPSES delivered a priced solution within a fast turnaround time using the XJTAG boundary scan system. Complete case study can be read or downloaded at the links below.

Special on functional testing. Go up to the highest performance

The PCB Magazine published an article about IPSES and its solutions for functional testing, describing applications and potential of the test platforms of the Spanish 6TL, of which IPSES is the exclusive representative in Italy and Switzerland, both for sale and for the technical support.

Special on Electronic test. The Automation of the Laboratory

The PCB Magazine publishes an article by IPSES that explains what is the best approach for the automation of electronic laboratory that requires a combination of expertise in the field of testing and an in-depth knowledge of development tools and laboratory equipment.

Packet analyzer for regression testing on eBUS protocol via integration of the LUA scripting language

The realized tool is able to identify violations of the rules of the eBUS communication protocol by analyzing log files from a typical working session of an installation net of N smart devices. As a fundamental requirement, the system involves a flexible approach to the drafting of the protocol rules with a Real-time acquisition to determine whether the product conforms to the required specifications.

Combining JTAG Boundary Scan with functional testing

Testing of medium-complexity circuit boards at the end of production has traditionally been carried out using in-circuit testing (ICT) and functional testing. Other test methods, such as costly optical and X-ray inspection, are often necessary to verify that BGAs are correctly placed. JTAG boundary scan however, can replace ICT as the natural counterpart to functional testing and make optical and X-ray inspection unnecessary.

Integrated system for the irradiation of samples by alpha radioactive source for thermoluminescence analysis

An instrument capable of holding and shielding a radioactive source of Am241, to work in a vacuum and implement user-set precise dosages, automatically calculating the exposure times needed to samples. The system displays in real time the status of the process and all parameters, managing alarms and security. The control and monitoring software has been developed in NI LabVIEW.

Developing a Photon Counting System for Thermoluminescence Dating Analysis Using NI LabWindows/CVI Software

The paper describes the integrated hardware and software system that can date archaeological or historical materials by analyzing emitted luminescence from heated samples.

Equilibri

Journal of the Enrico Mattei Foundation, in the number of April, 2013, publishes a paper by Giuliano De Caro entitled "Burma, the awakening of a nation," which describes the work of IPSES who designed and built at the Department of Archaeology the National Museum of Yangon a laboratory for dating by thermoluminescence technique and the subsequent research project, promoted by IPSES, who sees currently involved, in addition to the National Museum of Myanmar and IPSES itself, the University of Turin and numerous other research centers.

System for the monitoring and characterization of devices for time generation and frequency based on LabVIEW and sbRIO

Embedded stand-alone system for the monitoring and characterization of reference systems of time and frequency with an accuracy of less than 10 ns, able to operate autonomously for at least three months, keeping track of all the measurements carried out and allowing the complete monitoring and remote control.

Development of a satellite delay emulation system through boards equipped with user-programmable FPGA

Project based on the NI LabVIEW platform and the NI PXIe-5641R board, equipped with two IF outputs and two IF inputs (all with real-time bandwidth of 20MHz and maximum frequency of 80MHz), a 128MB RAM and a NIFPGA Xilinx Virtex-5 SX95T board fully programmable and with direct connection to the output DAC and the ADC input.

System for the simulation and generation of naval radar and meteorological signals based on PXI and LabVIEW for the validation and characterization of wireless BRAN devices

Stand-alone system, based on the PXI platform, equipped with an I/Q modulator and an upconverter able to directly generate all the different types of radar signals provided by law through an intuitive user interface managed by a PC.

Case Study: Test bench for automotive RF testing

6TL publishes our case study on the implementation of a test bench for automotive RF application. The realized system integrates modules designed by 6tl, National Instrument, and two easily interchangeable fully customized fixtures.

Boundary scan combined with functional test

A unique platform combining functional testing and boundary scan: the article highlights the potential of an integrated approach to functional-boundary in the field of testing and how it is possible to combine the two techniques into a single test station with a single user interface, improving the reliability of test saving cost and time. Italian language documentation.

EOL Test station

Modular and standard test system capable of generating RF signals and interacting with the electronic keys and their relevant control units in a short time and with high reliability. The test platform has been developed using modules produced by 6TL integrating a PXI chassis equipped with an RF modulator and a relay matrix board. Two fixtures with bed of nails allow contacting the DUT in a perfectly isolated electromagnetically environment. The management software has been designed with LabVIEW and TestStand.

Simulation system of GPS constellation

Stand-alone system, based on PXI platform, with the possibility to easily use external clock, able to manage and configure any GPS constellation, to generate the corresponding suitably modulated signal in the L1 band (1575.42 MHz) and allow the run-time modification of the main parameters of each received GPS satellite such as power or even just its presence.