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As Mark Twain once said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started.".
And with our software, you'll be ahead of the game. We know that programming
your Test equipment can be a tedious and time-consuming task, leaving little
room for other things. Our ProntoTEST-FIXTURE software, developed over the last
35 years, streamlines the test programming process, saving you valuable time.
Used by electronics manufacturers ProntoTEST-FIXTURE quickly generates accurate circuit description files for In-Circuit and MDA Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and designs "Bed of Nails" test fixtures and programs Flying Probe ATE and boundary-scan systems support. ProntoTEST-FIXTURE also includes the basic features of ProntoVIEW-MARKUP.
The Unisoft ProntoTEST-FIXTURE software translates CAD or Gerber and Bill of
Materials (BOM) files into real reference designators, X/Y component pins, nets,
trace runs, rotation, part numbers, etc. This data is then used by Test
Engineers to program their Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) machines and
boundary-scan systems. Instantly finds non-probable nets, optimizes probe
placement and size, creates fixture fabrication files, test documentation, etc.
Receive reports containing device and package type counts for quotation and cost
estimations and reports such as nets that cannot be accessed with a test probe,
total test probes needed by size, etc. ProntoTEST-FIXTURE programs popular newer
and older Test equipment. Most Test machines are supported such as
Keysight/Agilent/Hewlett Packard, Teradyne, GenRad, Takaya flying probe, Spea,
Seica flying probe, Huntron, Jet Tester, Acculogic, Sprint Flying Probe, Javelin
Flying Probe, etc. Supports boundary-scan systems such as Corelis, Flynn Systems, JTAG Technologies and XJTAG.
Other Test equipmemt models can be programmed with standard outputs the Unisoft
software creates. Also some ATE Test machines and boundary-scan systems need only standard CAD file formats to program them and the Unisoft software as options available to input one type of CAD file format and then export a standard CAD file format such as GENCAD, IPCD356, IPC-2581, MENTOR Neutral, PADS, Fabmaster, .XML, etc. that can then be used to program the ATE Test equipment and boundary-scan systems. Trial Software (The trial software is free. Start using the fully licensed software for as little as $500. For over 35 years, Unisoft has had the best prices.).
ProntoTEST-FIXTURE also includes, at no additional charge, the basic features of ProntoVIEW-MARKUP and is used by PCB assembly ( PCBA ) electronic manufacturers with features such as detailed viewing of PC board assemblies and aids troubleshooting technicians and debug, the creation of documents, etc. required throughout the PCB assembly ( PCBA ) test/assembly process. The software increases efficiency, communications and reduces errors across the production floor. With over 100 features ProntoVIEW-MARKUP aids every department every day on the shop floor of PCB assembly ( PCBA ) manufacturers where it is used by management, assembly, inspection, design, Test, troubleshooting technicians and other personnel. The software creates assembly instructions with unique colors for each part number and step in the assembly process and generates matching kitting labels. Locate any component, pin or part number, finds shorts between traces, netlist, paperless hyperlinked schematic linked to the asssembly, add annotation notes and graphics. The software provides fast PC Board first article inspection and general inspection. Create reports containing device and package type counts with quotation and cost estimations, etc.. With a current license distribute the Unisoft included PC Board viewer software to your production floor, vendors, customers, etc. to aid assembly, 1st article inspection, general inspection, repair/rework, technician debug, for better communications, etc. If needed ProntoVIEW-MARKUP can be controlled remotely from your application or equipment via the supplied external API programming interface.
You may already have Test software that you use to program your ATE Test equipment and boundary-scan systems but you need a way to convert newer or non-supported cad file formats to this software. Unisoft can import virtually any CAD or Gerber format and export a standard file for import to your existing ATE Test and boundary-scan software. Output formats include GENCAD, IPCD356, IPC-2581, MENTOR Neutral, PADS, Fabmaster, .XML, etc. For example Unisoft can import virtually any CAD or Gerber file format and export to Teradyne/Genrad D2B Alchemist or Fabmaster Test Expert software.
If you only have Gerber files for your Test project because the native CAD files are not available the Unisoft software can help you to program your ATE Test equipment and boundary-scan systems. The Unisoft software takes your gerber files and BOM and creates the exact Reference Designators, Net List, X/Y, Part Number, Values and Tolerance data you need to program your project. This feature of ProntoTEST-FIXTURE can automatically create the Netlist from your raw gerber files in addition to the real reference designators, theta rotation, part numbers, X/Y component pin geometries, values, tolerances, etc. The netlist is a mandatory item for most Test Departments and repair technicians. ProntoTEST-FIXTURE creates the netlist by automatically tracking and connecting the copper traces from the gerber files to the correct components, pins and vias for each net. Of course the Unisoft software also imports virtually all standard native CAD file types too!
Sample test equipment and test fixture and boundary-scan setup files created by Unisoft ProntoTEST-FIXTURE (all popular machine formats supported):
AGILENT/HEWLETT PACKARD HP307X OUTPUT — BOARD & BOARD X/Y FILES:
*Dig U1 386EX P/N 395380-01-4; *Cap C1 10u 20 20 f P/N 3H100M-CR-1; *Ind L1 33u 10 10 10 f P/N 3XCTX3-32-P; *Res R12 10k 1 1 f P/N 3XBT10-02-F; *Devices BATT1 1.UN002137 2.GND 5.UN002137 6.GND; C1 1.+5VB 2.GND; *XY C6 1 X 2.200 Y 2.750 C6 2 X 2.200 Y 2.850 Ref Des Pin_Name PadLocX PadLocY Side PadSizeX PadSizeY NetName JP1 6 1.095 0.520 Bottom 0.000 0.000 +24V U59 3 8.758 4.439 Top 0.000 0.000 MUXOUT VIA1440 1 8.683 4.438 Both 0.000 0.000 MUXOUT U26 44 1.900 3.958 Top 0.000 0.000 MOSI U36 1 0.510 2.168 Top 0.000 0.000 MOSI VIA659 1 1.812 3.799 Both 0.000 0.000 MOSI VIA660 1 0.517 2.780 Both 0.000 0.000 MOSI CR1 2 3.318 2.297 Top 0.000 0.000 NC U13 10 6.303 3.985 Top 0.000 0.000 NC
GENRAD OUTPUT:
%CIRCUIT; GND EXT ,N1; VCC EXT ,N35; C1 C 1=N1, 2=N1; C10 C 1=N9, 2=N1; D1 CR A=N163, C=N138;C1 C 1=N1, 2=N1; %VALUE:12345; C1 = .022U, +20%, -20%, MSG='S13-217 PL#1 '; CR3 = 800M, +5%, -5%, MSG='S13S-45 PL#77 '; %ADAPTER:2282:TEMP; H1=N1; /* 1 U2-3 H 84/ 114 SMD */ H2=N2; /* 2 U5-14 H ** All 3 Pins SMD */
TERADYNE OUTPUT:
INPUTLIST, C:PCB.IPL SH,0,1,16-1999 R,R1,"RES,P1,150k,5%",150k,5%,0,0C,C8,"CAP,C8,.1UF,20%",.1UF,20%,20%,22,0 C,C9,"CAP,C9,47UF,20%",47UF,20%,20%,22,0 D,CR3,"",0,173 D,D1,"DIODE",176,151 IC,U14,"P/N 74HCT74",74HCT74,95,96,97,98,85,84,83,82,81,92,93,99,100,101,102,103
TAKAYA FLYING PROBE:
@M CA9 format (Bottom Side) @CE @H +421640 -547370 IP2P1 P-Auto P3_3V-P1_8V_ * R N61 N164 @K OP IP2P2 P-Auto P3_3V-P1_6V_ * R N61 N201 @K OP IP2P3 P-Auto P3_3V-P2_5V * R N61 N87 @K OP IP2P4 P-Auto P3_3V-P5_0V * R N61 N88 @K OP IP2P5 P-Auto P1_8V_-P1_6V_ * R N164 N201 @K OP C50 10UF 391781-01-4 * C N30 N2 @T 20 20 C51 10UF 391781-01-4 * C N1 N2 @T 20 20 CR30 * 385848-05-6 * D N22 N8 @T 7 6 CR20 * 385848-05-6 * D N24 N8 @T 7 6
TERADYNE JAVELIN FLYING PROBE:
.ESN FILE: P,1,00,IC,1,U1,N7,,,,,,,0258.832,0099.847,90,T,T,TC554001AFT P,1,00,IC,2,U2,M7,,,,,,,0216.668,0099.847,90,T,T,TC554001AFT P,1,00,IC,3,U3,M7,,,,,,,0237.750,0099.847,90,T,T,TC554001AFT L,1,1,57,0252.882,0109.372,1 L,1,2,55,0252.882,0108.102,2 L,1,3,53,0252.882,0106.832,3 .ASC FILE: :NET #1|S|WDT_DIS2|185 U12.5 U13.33
TEST FIXTURE FABRICATION FILE:
\* Probe Spacing: 100 mils *\ P2 1 X 3.300 Y 0.300 P2 2 X 3.200 Y 0.200 P2 3 X 3.100 Y 0.300 238 - 2402 P2 4 X 3.000 Y 0.300 312 - 0502 CR2 1 X 5.275 Y 5.950 CR2 2 X 5.375 Y 5.950 378 - 1805 \* Probe Spacing: 75 mils *\ GP1 1 X 4.940 Y 5.610 GP4 1 X 2.475 Y 5.250 J1 1 X 0.700 Y 5.425 148 - 0104 J1 2 X 0.700 Y 5.504 123 - 2506 J1 3 X 0.779 Y 5.425 147 - 0005 J1 4 X 0.779 Y 5.504 122 - 0004
GENERIC OUTPUT - Has every component pin, via, etc. Can be used to setup various test equipment:
54 - VCC C1.1 X -4.800 Y 0.320 Top Smd 149 - GND C1.2 X -4.800 Y 0.180 Top Smd 54 - VCC C10.1 X -5.125 Y 0.720 Bottom Smd 149 - GND C10.2 X -5.125 Y 0.580 Bottom Smd
Unisoft .XML OUTPUT:
<xml version="1.0"> <unisoft version="1.0" units="mils"> <board name="C:\PROGRAM FILES\UNISOFT\SAMPLE.CAD" width="6910" height="2575"> </board> <layers> <layer name="TOP" top="true" bottom="false" sequence="1"/> <layer name="4" top="false" bottom="false" sequence="2"/> <layer name="5" top="false" bottom="false" sequence="3"/> <layer name="BOTTOM" top="false" bottom="true" sequence="4"/> </layers> <nets> <net name="BUFCLK"/> <net name="IOMCLK"/> <net name="IDI-16"/> </component> <component name="R36" x="-3800" y="550" devicetype="SMD" partno="391729-02-0" layer="BOTTOM"> <outline> <line x1="-3831" y1="651" x2="-3769" y2="651"/> <line x1="-3769" y1="651" x2="-3769" y2="449"/> <line x1="-3769" y1="449" x2="-3831" y2="449"/> <line x1="-3831" y1="449" x2="-3831" y2="651"/> </outline> <pins> <pin name="1" x="-2250" y="500" component="CR24" net="N_867" pin1="true"/> <pin name="2" x="-1950" y="400" component="CR24" net="CGND"/> <pin name="1" x="-1625" y="1425" component="CR13" net="N_829" pin1="true"/> <pin name="2" x="-1325" y="1325" component="CR13" net="N_871"/> <traces> <trace x1="-4575" y1="2000" x2="-4600" y2="1975" net="-RDLTCH" layer="BOTTOM"/> <trace x1="-4600" y1="1975" x2="-4600" y2="1950" net="-RDLTCH" layer="BOTTOM"/> <trace x1="-5475" y1="1025" x2="-5475" y2="1100" net="-IOMRD" layer="BOTTOM"/> <trace x1="-5725" y1="1575" x2="-5725" y2="1625" net="BUFCLK" layer="BOTTOM"/>
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Some features of ProntoTEST-FIXTURE:
The ProntoTEST-FIXTURE software also includes the basic features of ProntoVIEW-MARKUP:
Over 100 features to aid every department every day on the shop floor of PCB assembly ( PCBA ) manufacturers. Used by management, assembly, inspection, design, Test, troubleshooting technicians, etc.
Other features in the Unisoft software suite:
The Unisoft software allows you to quickly create matching test documentation process sheets for each step in the test process. Part numbers can be automatically assigned to the test steps you wish. (For example: Step 1 "Connector - Place Test Probes here for trace opens testing!", Step 2 "Switch - Make sure all switches are in OPEN position prior to In-Circuit ATE testing!", etc.) The part numbers are then automatically uniquely colored. If needed, overlay annotation notes can be added to each step. Next for each step matching test assembly drawings and lists are created. These drawings can either be printed or save to a file (PDF Adobe, etc.) or displayed on the screen.
Create annotation overlays for Test setup notes, etc.
Map Test Probe Numbers
Find shorts between traces, netlists, netnames, component information, etc.
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The basic features of ProntoVIEW-MARKUP are included at no additional charge and adds features such as detailed viewing of PC board assemblies and the creation of documents, etc. required throughout the PCB assembly ( PCBA ) process. The software increases efficiency, communications and reduces errors across the production floor. With over 100 features aids every department every day on the shop floor of PCB assembly ( PCBA ) manufacturers where it is used by management, assembly, inspection, design, Test, troubleshooting technicians and other personnel.
The information and figures that follow outline a few of the features of ProntoVIEW-MARKUP or go to the ProntoVIEW-MARKUP page for more detail.
The Unisoft software allows you to quickly create matching assembly lists and assembly drawing sheets for each step in the assembly process. Part numbers are automatically assigned to the assembly step you wish (for example: Step 1 for Hand Inserts, Step 2 Chip Shooter components, etc). The part numbers are then automatically uniquely colored. If needed, overlay annotation notes can be added to each step. Next for each step matching assembly lists and assembly drawings are created. These drawings can either be printed or save to a file (PDF Adobe, etc.) or displayed on the screen.
Download a sample of process and assembly sheet documentation created by this software.
The Unisoft software allows you to quickly create Kitting Labels with barcodes for fast and accurate electronic component kitting. Quickly select the component part numbers for which you wish kitting labels created. Each label contains the part number, unique part number color, step number, p/n description, reference designator, etc. Fast and easy electronic kitting labels for kitting work orders.
Barcodes of various types can be printed on the kitting labels and shown on the display for quick kitting,
fast assembly machine feeder loading, verification, inspection, etc.: 2d-qr code, 2d-data matrix, etc.
Paper or Paperless assembly instructions are available using the Unisoft software. If paperless assembly instructions are desired then many options are available. For example two options might be that the below 3 operations for Mary, Jane and Joe can be shown as the same display, as pictured above, on each of their 3 monitors. The other option may be that the 3 color operations above can be separated into 3 separate .F2B database files and then each .F2B displays only their unique operation on each of their 3 monitors.
Further the operators can select one of their several part numbers to be install from below and only those components with the selected part number will blink on the display.
If paper assembly documents are desired from the paperless display simply click the PRINT ASSEMBLY DOCUMENTS button and the hard copy created can be ordered by step, color, operation, etc.
Import your PC Board into the Unisoft manufacturing software and you instantly receive a report containing component counts for top and bottom of the PC Board broken down by SMT, Fine pitch, BGA's, Thru-hole, etc. with the cost for each group. You can create as many PCB assembly ( PCBA ) Cost templates as you wish, for example one each for either a Low, Medium or High volume build. This is a great quoting time saver for Contract and OEM manufacturers.
Example of a few lines of a report follows:
PC Board: 123-456
Date: 1-22-2013
Base 1st Unit Assembly Build Rate (Includes P/N Setup Rate) = 219.18
Each Unit Assembly Build Rate (Excludes P/N Setup Rate) = 74.18
Total Part Number Setup Rate = 145.00
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SMT 2 pins greater than 0402 package type: Greater than .040 inch distance between pin 1 and 2.
Top - 4 = total device count, 8 = total pin count
Bottom - 78 = total device count, 156 = total pin count
Part #'s - 8 = total part numbers
Base Rate: 49.84 = (0.12 * device count) + (5.00 * part #'s)
SMT 8 pins and greater and 30 mils or less pin spacing (fine pitch):
Top - 3 = total device count, 144 = total pin count
Bottom - 0 = total device count, 0 = total pin count
Part #'s - 3 = total part numbers
BGA's - 0 = included in above count.
Base Rate: 15.48 = (0.16 * device count) + (5.00 * part #'s) + (0.75 * BGA count)
Instantly create a component part cost report. This report is used by Contract and OEM manufacturers to quickly estimate component parts costs. The report contains the total component part cost for the PC Board and breakdown by part number.
Report type: Parts count with quotation and cost estimation. PC Board: Controller Date: 1-12-09 Total parts cost = $43.31 ____
| 381200-40-1 | 1 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
| 381212-44-1 | 4 | $0.07 | $0.28 |
| 385848-05-6 | 32 | $0.45 | $14.40 |
| 386754-99-4 | 1 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 389148-06-7 | 1 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 390579-03-3 | 1 | $0.80 | $0.80 |
| 390607-01-0 | 1 | $0.65 | $0.65 |
| 391727-10-9 | 16 | $0.04 | $0.56 |
| 391727-12-5 | 16 | $0.04 | $0.64 |
Instantly create a report of the total solder joint count for Defect Per Million Operations (DPMO). This report is used by Contract and OEM manufacturers for quality tracking. The report contains the total solder joints for the PC Board broken down by SMT and Thru Hole and part number.
Report type: Solder joint count with quotation and DPMO estimation.
PC Board: Controller
Date: 1-12-09
Total Solder Joints = 1104
Total SMT Solder Joints = 598
Total Thru Hole Solder Joints = 506
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SMT 2 pins greater than 0402 package type: Greater than .040 inch distance between pin 1 and 2.
Top - 4 = total device count, 8 = total pin count
Bottom - 78 = total device count, 156 = total pin count
Part #'s - 8 = total part numbers
SMT 8 pins and greater and greater than 30 mils pin spacing:
Top - 17 = total device count, 290 = total pin count
Bottom - 0 = total device count, 0 = total pin count
Part #'s - 8 = total part numbers
BGA's - 0 = included in above count.
Thru-hole 2 pins:
Top - 34 = total device count, 68 = total pin count
Bottom - 0 = total device count, 0 = total pin count
Part #'s - 3 = total part numbers
Thru-hole 8 pins and greater:
Top - 24 = total device count, 284 = total pin count
Bottom - 0 = total device count, 0 = total pin count
Part #'s - 6 = total part numbers
The Electronic Components Search feature helps you find information such as cost, availability, part shape, electrical specifications, etc. Provides fast searching for electronic parts using your favorite parts search engine for example Octopart, FindChips, Alldatasheets, ECIA Authorized, etc.
Search for electronic parts using the Manufacturer or Vendor P/N for example ERJ-3EKF1002V. Also search by the electronic component number or name such as MAX232, LM393, resistor 10k, shift registers, inverter schmitt trigger, etc.
All types of Bill of Material (BOM) formats can be imported into the Unisoft software and then exported to normalized standard BOM formats that can then be utilized by your other manufacturing software systems such as Part Sourcing, MRP, ERP, etc.
Easier drill down to component pins, trace runs and schematic. Display NETLISTS quickly using the "NET INFORMATION" window that displays the NET NAME of the selected component and pin and all the other pins on the net. The trace run of the selected net is highlighted and all pins on the net blink. If the schematic view is displayed then the net chosen is shown. The user can then select any one of the other pins on the net in the NET INFORMATION box. The result is the NET INFORMATION window will update to the new selected pin and the selected trace highlighted will update also. If the schematic view is displayed then that view will refresh too.
Find shorts between traces, netlists, netnames, component information, etc.
The Unisoft software outputs a single board file of the PCB assembly ( PCBA ) that is compatible with the included PCB assembly ( PCBA ) viewer. Customers with a current license can distribute the PCB assembly ( PCBA ) viewer and the Unisoft PCB assembly ( PCBA ) board file to your production floor, other divisions, vendors, customers, etc. to aid assembly, first article inspection, general inspection, repair/rework, technician debug, for enhanced communications, etc.
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