GOEPEL electronic and xyco technologies force Development of new Test Strategies for x86 Architecture

GOEPEL electronic, worldwide leading provider of JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.x and xyco technologies AG, ODM vendor and Intel development house with long-term experience in utilising modern x86 processors, have entered a strategic partnership within the frame of the global alliance program GATE™ (GOEPEL Associated Technical Experts). This step is intended to position GOEPEL electronic extending the existing support of the x86 architecture. For xyco technologies the partnership means direct access to the latest test technologies already during the development stage of new processor boards. In addition to new IP developments, implementations of JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions with particular emphasis on processor emulation tests especially for Intel platforms are in the focus of the cooperation.

“By partnering with xyco technologies we purposefully integrated highly specialised technology vendors into our alliance platform, and open important synergies for new development projects”, says Frank Amm, GOEPEL electronic’s Corporate GATE Program Manager. “I am particularly pleased that this cooperation gives us the opportunity to react more flexible to numerous customer requirements with regard to the Intel platform. By xyco technologies’ excellent know how and long-term experience we find us optimally positioned in this segment in the future.”

“Last year we already utilised GOEPEL electronic’s test tools in implementing our Intel tunnel creek design IP modules, and have been excited by the Company’s competence and the JTAG/Boundary Scan system solutions’ quality”, adds Manfred Jendrny, chairman of xyco technologies AG. “We have successfully gone this way also with our modular design IP solutions wit Intel Sandybridge and aim to enter new applications and markets by the cooperation within the GATE program.”

Both partners strategically focus on joint developments and marketing of combined test and design IP solutions incl. software and hardware. Emphasis is laid on the VarioTAP® technology for processor emulation as well as the development of new modules for the integrated JTAG/Boundary Scan development environment SYSTEM CASCON™ in view of embedded systems. Additionally, xyco technologies receives direct access to new IP developments to being able to provide design and test services as one-stop shop.

About GOEPEL electronic:
GOEPEL electronic is a worldwide leading vendor of professional JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions and technology innovator of IP based instrumentation. With more than 100 product launches the company became the biggest innovator in the market within the last five years. A network of branch offices, distributors and service partners ensures the global availability of the products as well as the support of the more than 7,000 system installations. Founded 1991 and headquartered in Jena, Germany, GOEPEL electronic employs currently about 170 employees and generated a revenue of more than 21 Million Euro in 2010 (ca. $16.5 Mio). GOEPEL electronic has continuously been ISO9001 certified since 1996 and has been honoured with TOP-JOB and TOP-100 awards for being one of the best medium-sized companies in Germany. GOEPEL electronic’s products won several awards in recent years and are used by the leading companies in telecommunication, automotive, space and avionics, industrial controls, medical technology, and other industries. Further information about the company and its products can be found on the internet at www.goepel.com.

About xyco technologies:
Xyco technologies, based in Alsdorf/Germany, is an experienced, customer-oriented technology service provider in the area of embedded systems. Xyco’s experts advise on customers on all matters of concept generation, development, engineering, construction, prototypes and product introductions of products. As outsourcing partners they professionally and goal-oriented deal with tasks from single developments up to full service support throughout the entire product life cycle. XYCO was founded in 2000, has 25 employees – primarily engineers – and focuses on technologically demanding markets such as Industrial, Medical, Automotive, Communication and Security. More about XYCO: http://www.xyco.eu

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