Test Automation
Test automation refers to the automation of the process to test a product through the use of machines. Depending on the product, the machines that we are referring to could mean a combination of Automatic Test Equipment (ATE), handler, interface board, and test program that drives the ATE, as with the case of the IC chip testing.
Test automation is a big part of a test engineer's job.
The whole intention of automating the test is as follows:
- Enforce test steps to be followed within specifications and correct timing.
- Eliminate manual command and data inputs.
- Automate data gathering.
- Enforce test process flow.
Overall, this drives manufacturing reliability and quality at the end of the line making sure that all units shipped out to customers are well tested, stressed, filtered out of any errors, and configured properly.
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