Abstract: One or more processor operations are emulated in a programmable logic device (PLD) (205) that selectively mimics processor behavior by a program that downloads (505) one or more processor operations into the PLD (205). Each operation may be selected (501) and repeated (513) continuously without interruption from any other processor operation unless such interruption is desired to take place. In addition, the PLD (205) has an adjustable or variable clock speed that provides for the ability to select (507) and change (511) the clock speed under which the test circuit is exercised.

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of remotely controlling electronic devices, such as telecommunication equipment attached to telephone lines, test equipment, and/or home electronics includes a master board (105) having its own IP address and arranged and constructed to receive (401) instructions via the internet (103) from a remote terminal (101). The instructions are interpreted and converted into one or more commands that are directed (405) to a slave board (113 or 117) that performs, in response to the command(s), one or more operations on a telephone line and its associated hardware and/or software (115), a piece of test equipment (125), lights (123), or other type of electronic device. Any results of the operations may be returned to the terminal (101).

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of remotely controlling electronic devices, such as telecommunication equipment attached to telephone lines, test equipment, and/or home electronics includes a master board (105) having its own IP address and arranged and constructed to receive (401) instructions via the internet (103) from a remote terminal (101). The instructions are interpreted and converted into one or more commands that are directed (405) to a slave board (113 or 117) that performs, in response to the command(s), one or more operations on a telephone line and its associated hardware and/or software (115), a piece of test equipment (125), lights (123), or other type of electronic device. Any results of the operations may be returned to the terminal (101).

Abstract: One or more processor operations are emulated in a programmable logic device (PLD) (205) that selectively mimics processor behavior by a program that downloads (505) one or more processor operations into the PLD (205). Each operation may be selected (501) and repeated (513) continuously without interruption from any other processor operation unless such interruption is desired to take place. In addition, the PLD (205) has an adjustable or variable clock speed that provides for the ability to select (507) and change (511) the clock speed under which the test circuit is exercised.