Corelis

Corelis, Inc. is a privately held American test-and-measurement technology company headquartered in Cerritos, California. The company develops hardware, software, engineering services, and integrated systems used to test, debug, program, and support complex electronic assemblies and embedded systems. Its best-known specialization is JTAG boundary-scan technology, a method that uses a device's IEEE 1149.1 test-access architecture to examine interconnections, identify manufacturing defects, support functional emulation, and program nonvolatile devices such as flash memory, complex programmable logic devices, and field-programmable gate arrays. Corelis was incorporated in 1991 and initially concentrated on engineering work for the aerospace and defense sectors. During its early years, the company also provided engineering services, licensed Hewlett-Packard technologies, distributed JTAG Technologies products, and undertook custom design work for customers including Motorola and Hewlett-Packard. Its early project portfolio included processor modules for HP and Agilent logic analyzers and emulation products for processors such as the Intel i960 and AMD Am29000. In cooperation with Hewlett-Packard, Corelis also contributed to a large-scale test and simulation system associated with Motorola's Iridium satellite program. The system was intended to test and simulate satellite communications electronics and provide a development test bed for satellite-computer software. A major shift in the company's product identity occurred in 1998, when Corelis introduced its first JTAG boundary-scan products. The company subsequently built a portfolio around boundary-scan development, manufacturing test, debugging, in-system programming, and field-service applications. Its ScanExpress family became the principal branded platform, combining software and hardware for generating, executing, and analyzing boundary-scan tests. The systems are designed for uses ranging from engineering development and board debugging to production-line testing and portable field support. Corelis later expanded the boundary-scan offering with ScanExpress JET, released in 2007, which combined boundary-scan capabilities with functional-circuit-test technologies to increase test coverage. Corelis has generally operated through two complementary business areas. Its standard products include boundary-scan test systems and development tools, while its custom-test and systems-integration activities address customer-specific test architectures, fixtures, instrumentation, software, and deployment requirements. The company also provides engineering services, training, technical support, and systems intended for desktop or portable operation. This combination allows Corelis to serve both organizations seeking an off-the-shelf development or manufacturing platform and customers requiring a tailored test solution for specialized aerospace, defense, transportation, or commercial electronics. In 2006, Electronic Warfare Associates, Inc. announced its acquisition of Corelis. In 2008, the appointment of George B. La Fever as president and chief executive officer completed the transition of Corelis into EWA Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary within the broader EWA family of high-technology companies. David Mason was appointed Corelis president and CEO in May 2018. Corelis remains characterized as a private company focused on electronic equipment and supplies, with its brand centered on boundary-scan testing, embedded-electronics verification, programming, custom test systems, and related engineering support.

Corelis was incorporated in 1991 as an engineering-services company with an initial emphasis on aerospace and defense work. Its early activities included licensing Hewlett-Packard technologies, distributing JTAG Technologies products, and completing custom engineering assignments for organizations such as Motorola and Hewlett-Packard. The company developed processor modules for HP and Agilent logic analyzers and produced early emulation products for the Intel i960 and AMD Am29000 processor families. One of its notable early programs was a collaboration with Hewlett-Packard on a large-scale test and simulation system connected with Motorola's Iridium satellite project. The equipment was intended to test and simulate the communications electronics installed on the satellite and to support development and testing of satellite-computer software. In 1997, Corelis introduced ScanPlus, a PC-based platform for executing boundary-scan test vectors generated by the HP 3070 in-circuit-test family. Corelis introduced its first JTAG boundary-scan products in 1998. This became the foundation of the company's later product strategy. Its boundary-scan systems combined hardware and software for structural testing, debugging, functional emulation, and in-system programming of flash memory, CPLDs, and FPGAs. The company organized its offering around standard boundary-scan products and custom test systems and integration services. These activities covered design verification, manufacturing test, field service, training, engineering support, and customer assistance, with both desktop and portable configurations available. In 2006, Electronic Warfare Associates, Inc. announced its acquisition of Corelis. The transaction placed Corelis within a larger technology and engineering-services group serving aerospace, defense, and commercial customers. In 2007, Corelis released ScanExpress JET, which combined boundary-scan and functional-circuit-test technologies to broaden potential test coverage. In 2008, George B. La Fever became president and CEO, and Corelis completed its transition into EWA Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary in the EWA corporate family. David Mason was appointed president and CEO in May 2018. Corelis is described as a private company based in Cerritos, California and categorized in the electronic equipment and supplies sector.

• 2018

  David Mason appointed president and CEO

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  David Mason became Corelis president and CEO in May 2018.

• 2008

  Transition into EWA Technologies completed

  [1]Corelisen.wikipedia.org

  The appointment of George B. La Fever as president and CEO marked the completion of Corelis's transition into EWA Technologies within the EWA corporate family.

• 2007

  ScanExpress JET released

  [1]Corelisen.wikipedia.org

  Corelis launched ScanExpress JET, combining boundary-scan and functional-test methods.

• 2006

  Acquired by Electronic Warfare Associates

  [1]Corelisen.wikipedia.org

  Electronic Warfare Associates announced its acquisition of Corelis.

• 1998

  First JTAG boundary-scan products launched

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  Corelis introduced its first JTAG boundary-scan products, establishing the technology as a central part of its business.

• 1997

  ScanPlus platform introduced

  [1]Corelisen.wikipedia.org

  Corelis introduced ScanPlus, a PC platform for executing boundary-scan vectors generated by the HP 3070 in-circuit-test family.

• 1991

  Corelis is incorporated

  [1]Corelisen.wikipedia.org

  Corelis was incorporated and began primarily as an engineering-services provider for aerospace and defense customers.

A specialist provider of JTAG boundary-scan and electronic test solutions for development, manufacturing, programming, field service, and complex aerospace, defense, and commercial systems.

• JTAG boundary-scan test systems

  ScanExpress boundary-scan systems

  The ScanExpress family provides hardware and software for JTAG boundary-scan testing. Applications include structural testing of electronic interconnections, board debugging, functional emulation, and in-system programming of flash memory, CPLDs, and FPGAs. The systems support development, manufacturing, and service environments.

• Boundary-scan execution platform · 1997

  ScanPlus

  Introduced in 1997, ScanPlus was a high-performance, lower-cost PC platform designed to execute boundary-scan test vectors generated by Hewlett-Packard's HP 3070 in-circuit-test family.

• Combined boundary-scan and functional-test tool · 2007

  ScanExpress JET

  Released in 2007, ScanExpress JET combined boundary-scan testing with functional-circuit-test technology. Its purpose was to extend test coverage beyond the capabilities of either approach used separately.

• Electronic test engineering services

  Custom test systems and system integration

  Corelis designs and integrates customer-specific test systems for electronic design and debugging, manufacturing test, field service, and support. The offering can include desktop or portable configurations, engineering services, training, and technical assistance.

• 2007

  Launch of ScanExpress JETProduct launch

  Background

  Corelis sought to broaden the coverage of conventional boundary-scan testing by combining it with functional-circuit-test methods.

  Action taken

  The company released ScanExpress JET as a combined boundary-scan and functional-test tool.

  Aftermath

  The product expanded Corelis's standard test-tool portfolio for customers requiring both structural and functional test coverage.

  Source

• 2006

  Join the Electronic Warfare Associates corporate groupM&A

  Background

  Electronic Warfare Associates was expanding a technology and engineering-services family serving aerospace, defense, and commercial markets.

  Action taken

  Electronic Warfare Associates announced the acquisition of Corelis, later incorporating the company into EWA Technologies as a wholly owned subsidiary.

  Aftermath

  Corelis continued operating as a specialist electronic-test business within the EWA corporate structure.

  Source

• 2018

  David Mason appointed Corelis president and CEO[1]Corelisen.wikipedia.org

  Leadership change

  David Mason was appointed president and CEO of Corelis in May 2018.

• 2008

  George B. La Fever becomes Corelis president and CEO[1]Corelisen.wikipedia.org

  Leadership change

  George B. La Fever was appointed president and CEO as Corelis completed its transition into EWA Technologies within the Electronic Warfare Associates corporate family.

• 2007

  Corelis releases ScanExpress JET[1]Corelisen.wikipedia.org

  Product launch

  Corelis introduced ScanExpress JET, a test tool designed to combine boundary-scan testing with functional-circuit-test capabilities.

• 2006

  Electronic Warfare Associates announces acquisition of Corelis[1]Corelisen.wikipedia.org

  M&A

  Electronic Warfare Associates announced that it had acquired Corelis, bringing the electronic-test company into its broader technology and engineering-services group.

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