Expert systems tactics in testing Fastbus Segment Interconnect modules: Lessons so far in the SIDES project

Conference · Sun Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989 · IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Nuclear Science; (USA)

OSTI ID:5521609

Knowles, R N; Forster, R; Ho, N; Kroma, J ^[1]

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1. Fermi National Accelerator Lab., Batavia, IL (USA)

The Fastbus Segment Interconnect (SI) module is among the most complex modules to diagnose and repair. The SI, being an intermediary device, provides a temporary connection between two otherwise independent Fastbus segments. Internal SI problems typically manifest themselves elsewhere within the segments served. Off-line testing of this sophisticated device is equally challenging, and it's into this environment that Fermilab has launched an exploratory project called the SEGMENT INTERCONNECT DIAGNOSTIC EXPERT SYSTEM, (SIDES), to evaluate the technology as well as to create a more effective and streamlined testing schema. Presented here are some of the issues which have arisen during the initial phases of this project.

• OSTI ID: 5521609
• Report Number(s): CONF-890545--
• Conference Information: Journal Name: IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Nuclear Science; (USA) Journal Volume: 36:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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