Abstract: In a method and system for testing a test sample (190), a simulation program (130) is used to augment test results provided by a legacy test system (101). The legacy test system (101) includes a measuring device (110) providing a test input (112) to the test sample (190) and receiving a test output (116) from the test sample (190) in response to the test input (112). The simulation program (130) simulates the test sample (190) by predicting a simulated output (134) of the test sample (190) in response to receiving a simulated input (132). A plurality of simulated failures is simulated in the simulation program (130), with each simulated failure generating a corresponding simulated output. The simulation program (130) includes a model (140) for the measuring device (110), the model (140) providing the simulated input (132). A comparator (160) compares the test output (134) with the simulated output (134) to determine a match.

Abstract: In a method and system for testing a device, a tester is operable to generate a first set of test signals for testing the device. The tester is electrically coupled to a test head, which in turn provides electrical coupling to the device. A test assembly is operable to generate a second set of test signals for testing the device. The test assembly is electrically coupled to an interface apparatus, which is adapted to be removably secured to the test head. The interface apparatus is operable to communicate the first and second set of test signals to the device.