Using shared pins in a concurrent test execution environment

摘要

A method for using shared pins in a concurrent test execution environment is disclosed. The method relates to scheduling tests in concurrently executing test flows for automated test equipment (ATE) in a way so that resources can be shared between the test flows. The method comprises determining if any of a plurality of splits used by a first test contains at least one resource that is shared, wherein the first test and a second test are sequenced for execution in two separate concurrently executing test flows. The method further comprises determining if the first test should execute before the second test if the split is associated with resources required by both the second and first tests. Finally the method comprises reserving the split containing the at least one shared resource for access by the first test before beginning execution of the first test.

主权项

1. A method for scheduling tests using automated test equipment (ATE), said method comprising:
determining if any of a plurality of splits used by a first test contains at least one shared resource, wherein the first test is sequenced for execution in a first test flow branch and wherein a second test is sequenced for execution in a second test flow branch, wherein the first test flow branch is operable to execute concurrently with the second test flow branch; determining if the first test should execute before the second test if the split containing the at least one shared resource is associated with resources required by both the first test and the second test; and responsive to a determination that the first test should execute before the second test, reserving the split containing the at least one shared resource for sole access by the first test and executing the first test.