System and method for execution of user-defined instrument command sequences using multiple hardware and analysis modules

A system and method for the execution of a program comprises a user-defined sequence of standard hardware and analysis module commands of an instrument, in the context of a tester comprising a plurality of VSAs and VSGs, or other hardware measurement modules types, where the coordination of command execution and resource availability is built into the system as an inherent part of its overall architecture. As such, the commands are the same as those ordinarily executed in piecemeal fashion, but are now automatically and sequentially executed in an atomic and deterministic manner through the coordinated interaction of embodiments of the invention.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXECUTION OF USER-DEFINED INSTRUMENT COMMAND SEQUENCES USING MULTIPLE HARDWARE AND ANALYSIS MODULES

A system and method for the execution of a program comprises a user-defined sequence of standard hardware and analysis module commands of an instrument, in the context of a tester comprising a plurality of VSAs and VSGs, or other hardware measurement modules types, where the coordination of command execution and resource availability is built into the system as an inherent part of its overall architecture. As such, the commands are the same as those ordinarily executed in piecemeal fashion, but are now automatically and sequentially executed in an atomic and deterministic manner through the coordinated interaction of embodiments of the invention. 112-. (canceled)13. An apparatus including a test sequence processor for coordinating issuances of test commands among multiple test equipment hardware modules , comprising: receive one or more sets of test commands for a plurality of test equipment hardware modules,', 'receive data indicative of availability of a portion of said plurality of test equipment hardware modules,', 'separate portions of each of said one or more sets of test commands to provide respective subsets of test commands for corresponding ones of said plurality of test equipment hardware modules, and', 'provide a test execution command following reception of data confirming availability of a portion of said plurality of test equipment hardware modules corresponding to one of said subsets of test commands; and, 'a hardware module monitor and command processor configured to'} store said respective subsets of test commands, and', 'convey, following reception of said test execution command, said stored respective subsets of test commands., 'a hardware module controller configured to communicate with said hardware module monitor and command processor, and'}14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein:said hardware module monitor and command processor is further configured to provide, following reception of a test completion command, a test execution command ...

System and method for execution of user-defined instrument command sequences using multiple hardware and analysis modules