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ASSET's ScanWorks® is first boundary scan system with processor emulation for extended test coverage Integrating µMaster from International Test Technologies creates ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage products

Richardson, TX ( Sept. 20, 2004 ) — The new ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage solutions from ASSET InterTech Inc., (www.asset-intertech.com) an international leader in boundary-scan (IEEE 1149.1/JTAG) test and in-system programming (ISP), is the industry's first combination of standard boundary scan test with microprocessor emulation technology for extended test coverage. ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage incorporates the emulation-based functional test technology of µMaster (pronounced microMaster) from International Test Technologies.

"Combining JTAG test and microprocessor emulation technology gives ScanWorks the ability to reach places on a printed circuit board where boundary scan could not reach on its own, not only extending JTAG structural test coverage significantly, but also adding functional test on the same test platform. We believe this combination will really help customers increase test coverage, improve product quality and lower test costs for applications where traditional manufacturing defect analysis and in-circuit test (MDA/ICT) systems are not an option because of limited physical access on the board or because these test methods place too much strain on the board," said Glenn Woppman, CEO of ASSET InterTech. "Our ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage product family brings a new realm of test techniques to microprocessor emulation that hasn't been available."

ASSET's easy yet powerful ScanWorks boundary-scan test and ISP environment is currently used by leading electronics companies such as Cisco, Lucent Technologies, Agilent, BAE, Hewlett-Packard, Ericsson, Intel, Raytheon, Solectron, Rockwell Collins, EMC and others.

Based on the strategic relationship between ASSET and International Test Technologies, the two companies have agreed to work together on a family of ScanWorks microprocessor emulation products. The first such products support Freescale' Semiconductor/IBM® PowerPC®, Intel® Pentium® and Intel XScale' processors.

"Over the last few years we have worked together with ASSET on several projects," said Billy Fenton, CEO of International Test Technologies. "The mutual benefit that the two companies have gained from this has led us to formalize our relationship so we can pool our efforts on the ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage product family to deliver the benefits of higher test coverage while virtually eliminating the need for physical access."

ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage takes advantage of the fact that many microprocessors feature JTAG ports for emulation testing. Emulation products such as µMaster from International Test Technologies use the processor's JTAG port to control the processor and carry out various functional test routines. Now, with ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage, boundary scan tests can be executed on complex logic devices such as Ethernet controllers that may not have boundary-scan capabilities but which can be accessed by the system's microprocessor.

Computer manufacturer reaps benefits

One of the first manufacturers to reap the benefits of combining boundary scan test with functional emulation testing has been SBS Technologies, Inc. of Albuquerque, NM.

"Our reputation rests on the high quality of the embedded single-board computers and other types of boards we manufacture," said Wayne McGee, vice president and general manager of SBS Technologies' Single Board Computer Group. "In the embedded world, reliability, durability and ruggedness are very critical. Consequently, we take a lot of pride in the structural integrity of our boards. ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage lets us test more than we could otherwise have tested with either JTAG or emulation on their own. It's a big win for our customers."

Pricing and Availability

ScanWorks Extended JTAG Coverage is available now from ASSET InterTech through its worldwide direct sales force and network of resellers. Licenses are sold as an option to standard ScanWorks test stations. Pricing starts at $10,000.

About ASSET InterTech

ASSET InterTech, Inc. develops, markets, sells, and supports boundary-scan testability and in-system programming (ISP) products worldwide. ASSET's affordable ScanWorks® environment is easy yet powerful. It allows users to quickly and easily test semiconductors, circuit boards or entire systems during every phase of a product's life, including design, manufacturing/repair and field maintenance. The ISP capabilities of ScanWorks can be used to load software or data into programmable devices after they have been connected to a printed circuit board. The ScanWorks product family works in conjunction with a standard of the International Electronics and Electrical Engineering (IEEE) society known as the IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan test specification. ASSET InterTech is located outside of Dallas, TX, at 2201 North Central Expressway, Suite 105, Richardson, TX 75080.

For product information, call toll free 888-694-6250, send faxes to 972-437-2826, direct e-mail to sales@asset-intertech.com or visit the company's Web site at www.asset-intertech.com.

About International Test Technologies

Formed in 1992, International Test Technologies of Ireland is a leader in manufacturing test and hardware debug solutions for processor-based printed circuit boards. The company's primary technology center is located in Ireland, and application support centers are located in Asia, Europe and North America. Additional support is provided by a network of worldwide partners.

For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.intertesttech.com.

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