| Westford,
MA -- July 7, 1999 -- Today, GenRad, Inc. (NYSE:
GEN) announced enhancements to its newest test platform,
the GR TestStation™ in-circuit test solution. Initially
introduced at NEPCON West 99 with the Ultra 121 all-real
pin system, the GR TestStation, which evolved from GenRad’s
proven GR228X technology, now supports GR228X pin cards
offering the greatest flexibility in pin-count expansion
and pin electronics. The GR TestStation can be configured
from 256 to 7680 pins on the factory floor, allowing electronics
manufacturers to meet today’s test requirements
with minimal investment and without the risk of equipment
obsolescence.
About the GR TestStation
The GR TestStation can be populated with any of the
current GR228X pin cards or with GenRad’s Ultra
121 all-real pin card. Existing GR228X fixtures and
programs are fully compatible with the GR TestStation.
As technology and production requirements change, the
GR TestStation can be re-configured by adding modules
to increase node count, up to 7680 pins or to populate
the system with the Ultra 121 pin card. For complex
combinational testing, instruments such as GenRad’s
Analog Functional Test Module, Multi-Protocol Instrument,
Vehicle Control Interface and Frequency Time Instrument
can also be added.
The "Generic" Test Solution
When populated with GenRad’s Ultra 121 pin card
option, the GR TestStation can accept any other ATE
vendor’s fixtures and programs. The Ultra 121
pin card simultaneously provides test resources for
every node of a board, accelerating test set development.
The Ultra 121 increases the accuracy of the measurement
resolution, making it possible to test low- and mixed-voltage
technologies more precisely.
Jim Ficaro, General Manager of GenRad’s EMS Board
Test Group commented, "The GR TestStation will
allow electronics manufacturers to stay current with
manufacturing and technology advances, with little to
no disruption to production. GenRad continues to maintain
its commitment to developing innovative solutions in
board test technology providing our customers with the
tools necessary to meet their time-to-market requirements.
GenRad’s board test solutions continue to deliver
the highest fault coverage, most precise diagnostics
and highest throughput available on the market today."
Availability and Additional Information
The GR TestStation, with GR228X pin card technology,
is available for immediate shipment. The GR TestStation
with the Ultra 121 pin card technology will be available
for shipment in September. Further product, feature
and pricing information can be obtained by calling Paul
Groome at 978-589-7825 or visiting our website at www.genrad.com.
GenRad Background
GenRad, Inc. provides electronics OEMs and their customers
with the hardware, software and services to increase
productivity by optimizing product design, manufacturing
and after-market service. GenRad, headquartered in Westford,
MA, offers products and services through three business
units: Advanced Diagnostic Solutions (ADS), Electronic
Manufacturing Solutions (EMS), and GR Software (GRS).
GenRad’s web site address is http://www.genrad.com.
Product and company names listed herein are trademarks
or trade names of their respective companies.
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