The Keysight A90 Application-Specific Automated Test System (ASATS) is reported to deliver scalable, high-speed, parallel flash programming for large firmware payloads in high-volume production, with a modular design and seamless in-line integration. (Photo courtesy Keysight Technologies, Business Wire)
The system, introduced by Keysight Technologies, is reported to scale up to 112 parallel channels to maximize throughput and reduce bottlenecks in high-volume production
SANTA ROSA, Calif—Keysight Technologies, Inc. recently introduced the Keysight A90 Application-Specific Automated Test Suite (ASATS), a high-throughput in-line flash programming solution designed to help electronics manufacturers efficiently manage increasingly large firmware payloads in high-volume production environments.
As firmware and operating systems grow in size, often reaching hundreds of megabytes across automotive, server, and consumer electronics applications, traditional in-circuit testers and budget programming tools often struggle to keep pace. These bottlenecks slow takt times and limit overall throughput, according to a release from Keysight Technologies.
The A90 ASATS is said to address these challenges with a modular, scalable architecture that supports up to 112 parallel programming channels.
“This design enables manufacturers to flash large data payloads quickly and reliably, maintaining high production efficiency without disrupting downstream processes,” the release stated. “The system’s same-height bypass conveyor and side-by-side installation ensure seamless board flow, while full Keysight i1000 FlexiCore fixture compatibility simplifies deployment across existing test environments.”
Following are some of the key features and benefits of the A90 ASATS:
- High-speed, parallel flash programming for large firmware payloads, eliminating bottlenecks in high-volume production lines
- Scalable architecture supporting up to 112 channels for maximum throughput and efficiency
- Compact, modular design with side-by-side installation, same-height bypass, and full FlexiCore fixture compatibility for optimized line integration
“Electronics manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to accelerate product testing, while managing ever-larger firmware payloads,” said Carol Leh, vice president, Electronic Industrial Solutions Group Center of Excellence at Keysight, in a statement. “This A90 ASATS delivers the speed, parallelism, and flexibility needed to remove programming bottlenecks and keep high-volume production lines running efficiently.”