PASHA-an approach to computer-aided hardware debugging

Abstract

An interactive computer-aided diagnostic tool for the SLAC FASTBUS SNOOP has been developed. The distributed software package, written in FORTH and executing concurrently on an-IBM PC and on the SNOOP, automatically tests the board and allows pinpointing faults by running a set of specific tests. Special attention has been given to the menu-driven man-machine interface which guides the use through the debugging session. Details of the design and results of field trials are reported.