Abstract: The ATE system includes a system computer. A plurality of platform computers is in communication with the system computer. A plurality of test instrument boards is provided. Each of the platform computers is in communication with at least one of the test instrument boards. At least one device interface board is provided. Each of the plurality of test instrument boards is in communication with at least one of the device interface boards. At least one device mover is proximate to at least one of the device interface boards for moving devices under testing to at least one of the device interface boards.