Abstract: A method of generating optimized netlists is provided. The method includes providing an input mechanism that is adapted to receive selective test report files from one or more circuit board test generation software programs and adapted to receive in-circuit test restriction parameters. The method further includes generating netlists based on the received test report files and in-circuit test restriction parameters. The netlists comprise one or more of total number of nets for the board, number of nets that do not require in-circuit test pads, number of nets that possibly require in-circuit test pads, number of in-circuit test pads as test points and edge connector terminals, and number of nets that require in-circuit test pads.

Abstract: A production system for electronic circuits is provided. The system includes a computer having an associated storage medium and an interface unit, coupled to the computer that provides at least one port that is adapted to be coupled to the electronic circuit. The system further includes an editable object database, stored on the storage medium. The object database includes information on system parameters selectively used by the computer and the interface unit to implement a plurality of production procedures for the electronic circuit.