BK Precision AK57X - Interface Software with USB Dongle

The AK57X interfaces the models 570A and 575A with the CompactLink software. It allows you to add ICs to the device libraries of the 570A and 575A.

Important Note:
The AK57X comes with a Security Dongle that must be connected to the USB port in order to operate the AK57X software. If the Security Dongle is lost, an entire new AK57X kit must be purchased to interface the AK57X with the CompactLink software.

What is CompactLink?
CompactLink IC Library Development Manager is designed to allow you to add functional tests for new ICs to the library of your B&K model 570A or 575A IC tester.

The heart of CompactLink is PLIP, which is a high-level descriptive test programming language optimized for generation of both analog and digital IC test programs. Programs are compiled into machine code, making them fast and compact, and can be freely added to the model 570A and 575A libraries. CompactLink contains a sophisticated test program debugger which allows you to check that your program executes correctly before including it in your library.

It is very important to understand that there are two separate functions involved in adding an IC to the user library. Firstly, the IC number, size, pinout, power supply pins and other information must be defined which will be described in detail later. After this process is complete, you can then write a functional test program, which is the second main function of CompactLink.