In an ideal scenario, we would all like our test engineers to do one thing and one thing only – test.
And test at the highest speed, with the best coverage and the greatest depth possible.
For that to happen, an engineer needs to do two things: first, understand the Device Under Test’s (DUT) features, and then test them.
Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But let’s take a look at just some of the tasks an advanced testing team has to deal with on a daily basis. Implementing interfaces to control test equipment, defining and setting up testing labs, developing automated sequencing environments, integrating to databases, importing and updating configuration and spec files, debugging testing environments, parsing and analyzing returned results, and more. And all of this is apart from understanding the DUT and running the tests.
Wouldn’t it be great if all this overhead were lifted? Is that even remotely possible?
Test automation providers have succeeded in drastically reducing some of these overhead issues via integrated testing frameworks. TesLA, the Test Lab Automation alliance of IP test equipment and solutions vendors, enables testing environments to take this next vital leap forward by defining true standards of operation and integration between key test framework components. Such an environment permits testing teams to select and construct tailored environments that combine the best solutions, without worrying about integration overhead or the hassle of updating and replacing different components.
The initial effect of reducing set-up time – and consequently testing time – will be felt immediately. The knock-on effect – allowing test engineers to concentrate on their core tasks – won’t be far behind. Once this system is in place, product quality will increase exponentially – because test coverage, complexity and depth continuously increase.
TesLA is unique because it brings together vendors and customers as members of a powerful alliance. This collaboration will ensure that TesLA solutions bring true value to the testing world.
Finally, test engineers can return to what they do best, TEST.
Eitan Lavie
Director of Technologies
QualiSystems