Kluwer Publishes Reference Guide to IEEE Standard Test Interface Language, IEEE 1450; Synopsys Engineers Author Book on Industry's Standard Test Interface Language
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2003---Kluwer Academic
Publishers (KAP) today announced the availability of a reference guide
for the IEEE Standard Test Interface Language (STIL), IEEE 1450(TM).
The book is titled "Elements of STIL, Principles and Applications of
IEEE Std. 1450," and is written by Gregory A. Maston, Tony R. Taylor,
and Julie N. Villar of Synopsys, Inc.
STIL provides an interface between digital test generation tools
and Automated Test Equipment (ATE). With many tool providers and
different ATE environments, it is important to ensure that the user
does not have to deal with the mundane but important task of ensuring
their tool of choice delivers patterns that work on their ATE. STIL
plays an important role in this area by providing a standard platform
for communication. In the book, the authors elaborate on the
definition of the Standard Test Interface Language (STIL), presenting
not just the language constructs but the application and the intent of
these constructs. While the book is not written as a substitute of the
standard document, it provides reference material for understanding
the fundamentals of the language.
"Since its approval as a standard four years ago, STIL has started
to gain broad commercial support from both design-for-test tool
suppliers and automatic test equipment vendors," said Dr. Yervant
Zorian, vice president and chief scientist, Virage Logic. "The authors
of this text help both the producers and consumers of STIL understand
not only the nuances of this powerful language, but also how to use it
most effectively. Elements of STIL is a welcome companion to the
official IEEE 1450-1999 standard. Anyone involved in semiconductor
test will find this to be a valuable reference."
"Given the importance of test in manufacturing, there is
considerable interest in the industry in understanding and adopting
the IEEE 1450 Standard Test Interface Language (STIL)," said Dr. T. W.
Williams, Synopsys Fellow. "This book helps foster an understanding of
STIL and promote an essential dialog between designers, electronic
design automation (EDA), and test equipment vendors, enabling clear
and concise communication between EDA tools and manufacturing test
equipment."
About the Authors
Tony Taylor is the R & D manager for Synopsys automated test
pattern generation (ATPG) products, a Golden Core Member of the IEEE
Computer Society and a Member of IEEE. Taylor has co-chaired the IEEE
Standard 1450 committee from its inception, and is now chair of the
IEEE Standard 1450.1 and 1450.3 committees. Taylor has a BSEE degree
from UCLA. His technical interests include tester operating systems,
tester languages, and tester tools.
Greg Maston is a Senior Staff R & D Engineer for Synopsys ATPG
products, a Golden Core Member of the IEEE Computer Society and a
Member of IEEE. Maston co-chaired the activity that resulted in IEEE
Standard 1450, was vice-chair of the effort for IEEE Standard 1450.2,
and continues to participate in on-going STIL Working Groups. He holds
BS and MEng (Electrical) degrees from Cornell University, and is a
member of Eta Kappa Nu. His technical interests include language
design, test development, and simulation.
Julie Villar is the Applications Engineering Manager for Synopsys
ATPG products and a Member of the IEEE. Villar has supported the drive
toward STIL-based products and developed initial proposals for 1450.3
definitions. Villar holds a BSEEE degree from CSU Sacramento. Her
technical interests include circuit design and applications in test
flow solutions.
Book Pricing and Availability
The hardbound book is available today from Kluwer Academic
Publishers, ISBN: 1-4020-7637-1 September 2003, 332 pp. at a list
price of $145.00US/130EUR/90GBP. For order information, see
http://www.wkap.nl/prod/b/1-4020-7637-1.
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