Automatic test equipment (ATE)

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Equipment that is designed to automatically conduct analysis of functional or static parameters and to evaluate the degree of UUT (Unit Under Test) performance degradation; and may be used to perform fault isolation of UUT malfunctions. The decision making, control, or evaluative functions are conducted with minimum reliance on human intervention and usually done under computer control.

Interface Device
An item which provides mechanical and electrical connections and any signal conditioning required between the automatic test equipment (ATE) and the unit under test (UUT); also known as an interface test adapter or interface adapter unit.

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