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Impedance and Network Analysis Application List Application Note 
This document provides the information of unique and new solutions for impedance and network analysis with using Agilent impedance analyzers, LCR meters and ENA series network analyzers.

Application Note 2012-10-30

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Boundary-Scan Advanced Diagnostic Methods 
This paper illustrates how usage of boundary scan circuit information and predictive analysis of potential assembly faults will provide more precise and accurate diagnostic information.

Article 2012-04-17

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Testing DDR Memory; How On-Chip DFT Helps 
This paper discusses DDR memory testing challenges we see today, and how the adoption of DFT capabilities pays off in higher test coverage, better diagnostics and reduced programming/support time.

Article 2012-04-17

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Using a Network and Impedance Analyzer to Evaluate 13.56 MHz RFID Tags and Readers/Writers 
For engineers who work in RFID antenna design and test, this note discusses testing RFID antenna characteristics such as impedance and resonant-frequency with network and impedance analyzers.

Application Note 2012-02-08

Silicon Nails increases your test coverage 

Demo 2011-07-22

 
How to build a fixture for use with the Agilent Cover-Extend Technology 
Cover-Extend Technology is Agilent’s latest limited access solution for in-circuit test. This paper documents the necessary information for a fixture vendor to build a Cover-Extend fixture.

Application Note 2011-06-24

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Surviving State Disruptions Caused by Test: the "Lobotomy Problem" 
This paper examines some issues and trends that justify adding features to IEEE 1149.1 that will facilitate safe, fast and effective initialization of a board or system, to get it ready for testing. Published with kind permission of the IEEE

Article 2010-12-10

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Principal Component Analysis-Based Compensation for Measurement Errors 
This paper examines some issues and trends that justify adding features to IEEE 1149.1 that will facilitate safe, fast and effective initialization of a board or system, to get it ready for testing. Published with kind permission of the IEEE

Article 2010-12-10

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Solutions for Undetected Shorts on IEEE 1149.1 Self-Monitoring Pins 
This paper presents the problem of undetected shorts on IEEE 1149.1 compliant self-monitoring pins, and potential mitigating solutions.

Article 2010-12-10

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The Proposed IEEE Test Standards 
There is a resurgence of interest in Boundary Scan and Built in Self Test (BIST) initiatives to be part of IEEE standards. This article explains the IEEE standard and their benefits to the industry. Agilent Boundary Scan, 1149.6, 1149.1, bead probes, cover-extend

Article 2010-10-20

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Limited Access Tools Improve Test Coverage 
Smaller test pads and shrinking board sizes are posing new challenges, and driving innovations to overcome limited access with new test solutions. Agilent Boundary Scan, 1149.6, 1149.1, bead probes, cover-extend

Article 2010-10-20

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Boundary Scan Press Releases 

Press Materials 2010-07-14

 
Comparing Boundary Scan Methods White Paper 
The need for reusable tests is driving standalone boundary scan-ICT integration. This article first appeared in the September 2009 issue of Circuits Assembly and is reprinted with kind permission.

Article 2010-06-09

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Medalist VTEP v2.0 Powered, with Cover-Extend technology  
This brochure provides an overview of Cover-Extend under the VTEP v2.0 Powered vectorless test suite

Brochure 2010-04-06

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Medalist i3070 In Circuit Test – Utilizing the most comprehensive Limited Access 
This article introduces the seven most prominent and effective limited access tools on the Agilent Medalist i3070 ICT, collectively known Super 7 suite.

Application Note 2009-03-06

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Non-Contact Measurement Method for 13.56 MHz RFID Tags Using the ENA/ENA-L Network Analyzer 
For engineers working in RFID antenna design and test, this note discusses a non-contact method for measuring resonant frequencies of RFIDs using a network analyzer.

Application Note 2009-02-20

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High Node Count Fixturing Solutions for Agilent Short-Wire Test Fixtures 
This paper discusses problems encountered in building large, high node count vacuum actuated test fixtures for the Agilent 3070 family of board test systems.

Application Note 2008-04-30

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Maximising Test Coverage with Agilent Medalist VTEP v2.0 
This paper describes how to get the most from Agilent Technologies’ industry-leading vectorless test innovation, the Medalist VTEP v2.0 which is a suite of solution comprising VTEP, iVTEP and NPM.

Application Note 2007-04-17

Life and Stability of the Agilent 5DX Sealed X-ray Tube 
Agilent has developed a sealed ultra-high vacuum X-ray tube that provides stable output throughout a significantly long life.

Application Note 2007-01-22

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Considerations for Surface Map Setup 
The concept of delta-Zs is perhaps the most difficult thing to understand about the surface map process.

Application Note 2006-08-08

 
SEMI S2 Standard Modifications for Agilent 3070 and Related Equipment 
This document describes three items pertaining to the Agilent 3070 and the SEMI S2 standard. Each of them is related to a variance with the SEMI standard.

Application Note 2006-06-15

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AOI - A Strategy for Closing the Loop 
This paper describes a set of defect prevention solutions centered on the availability of high-quality inspection and measurements data from an AOI system and a few carefully engineered software applications

Application Note 2006-04-16

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“Shotgunning”, a Bad Fit for Lead-Free Test 
Shotgunning, a common repair technique in functional test, will be negatively affected by lead-free processes. This article explores the technique and draws broad conclusions regarding the impact of lead-free on electronics manufacturing test

Application Note 2006-02-07

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How to Get the Most from Agilent's Intelligent Yield Enhancement Test (IYET) 
This paper describes how to get the most from IYET for Agilent board test systems.

Application Note 2005-07-15

 
Design Considerations for PC Board Carriers for Use in the Agilent 5DX 
There are several reasons why it may be necessary or desirable to use a carrier to transport printed circuit assemblies through the 5DX. This paper discusses these and some considerations for the design of suitable carriers.

Application Note 2005-07-13

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