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IEEE 1149.1 Boundary Scan Standard

The IEEE 1149.1 boundary-scan standard was developed to resolve the problems associated with limited physical access for probing test points on pc boards and to verify that device pins have been soldered correctly and are free of solder shorts and open circuits.

 

Boundary-Scan Tips Pay Board-Test Dividends

Careful attention to PC-board design increases the flexibility of boundary-scan testing - by Pete Collins, JTAG Technologies and Jon Titus, Consultant.

 

Testing: Boundary Scan Style

Article from Evaluation Engineering by Senior Technical Editor Tom Lecklider - describes the usefulness of Visualizer from the viewpoints of the test developer and the board repair technician.

 

Making the Most of Boundary Scan

Since its adoption as an IEEE standard in 1990, boundary scan has offered engineers an important tool for testing complex circuit boards.  Harry Bleeker of JTAG Technologies, who initiated the work on the original concepts in 1985, discusses the potential of this technology in meeting quality-assurance challenges

 

Optimize Test Coverage with Top 10 Design Hints from JTAG Technologies
Get the most from boundary-scan. Designing your board to optimize testing and in-system programming is straightforward. By following a few key guidelines, you'll be assured of gaining the maximum advantage from the technology without major effort or expense. Here are the top hints at how to achieve great results.