Application Notes

This page provides application notes, tips and examples. Click on a link to view the application note. The following Application Notes detail common uses of vtran for translating simulation vector files between different simulation and test environments.

VTRAN Readme file
This VTRAN Readme file contains a chronological summary of new features from VTRAN versions 4.2 through current release.

VTRAN Application Notes - General Topics

Merging Multiple Input Files

Using the ADD_PIN command

Using the INSERT_STATEMENT Command

Using the MASK_PINS command

VTRAN Translations to generate Testbench Files

Cycle-based to Testbench Translations

Print-on-change to Testbench Translations

Verifying VTRAN-generated Test Programs

VTRAN Cyclization of Print-on-change Vectors

Print-on-change to Cycle-based Translations

VTRAN Template Cyclization Feature

Translating Print-on-Change FSDB Vectors to Cycle-Based Vectors for Testers

Tester-specific App Notes

Translating WGL/STIL Vector Files to Teradyne Tester Formats

Translating WGL/STIL Vector Files to HP83000/93000 Tester Formats

Translating WGL/STIL Vector Files to the Credence Tester Format

Control Signal and Vector Insertion for Q-Star Test Modules

Analysis Using VCAP