At Productronica trade show, GOEPEL electronic, world-class vendor of JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions compliant with IEEE Std. 1149.x, announced the successful integration of a PXI-based SCANFLEX® Boundary Scan solution into Aeroflex 5800 Series multi-configuration, multi-function Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). The addition of boundary scan offers 5800 Series users the advantage of structural device, board and system-level test access throughout the whole product life cycle without the need for invasive bed-of-nail access. In addition to the improved test coverage, the benefits of Boundary Scan include reduced test cost and time-to-market.

“Our SCANFLEX hardware is by far the most innovative system architecture available on the market,” said Richard Ainley, Sales Specialist for GOEPEL electronics Ltd in the UK. “SCANFLEX is the only JTAG/Boundary Scan hardware platform that fully implements the philosophy of extended JTAG/Boundary Scan in a modular, open and scalable environment. SCANFLEX® is a perfect fit for Aeroflexs 5800 in mid-range and high-end performance applications.”

“We are very pleased to be integrating the SCANFLEX interface hardware into our 5800 Series,” said Simon Dawe, ATE product manager, Aeroflex. “The addition of GOEPEL electronics efficient, high-speed architecture gives our 5800 Series customers access to professional, integrated boundary scan capabilities, providing them with even greater flexibility and ease of use than ever before.”

The integrated GOEPEL hardware consists of a controller, a TAP Transceiver, TAP Interface Card (TIC) and distributed I/O modules. The SCANFLEX hardware will offer extended fault coverage for the 5800 Series by utilizing digital and analog[] I/O modules. The controllers architecture supports data rates of up to 80 MHz on up to eight independent TAP.

The Boundary Scan option is currently available for order on the 5800 Series. A starting configuration for the 5800 digital test controller is priced at approximately U.S. $4,800 and the SCANFLEX boundary scan option will start at approximately U.S. $2,700.

About GOEPEL electronic

GOEPEL electronic, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Jena/Germany, is a worldwide leading vendor of innovative JTAG / Boundary Scan / IEEE 1149.x solutions, offering mature software tools in an integrated development environment, high-performance Boundary Scan controllers and accessories, as well as comprehensive product support and value added services. The company of 130 employees generated a revenue of more than 16 million EURO in 2006, maintaining support and sales offices in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. An extended distribution and service network of more than 300 specialists ensures excellent local and on-site customer support for more than 5,000 worldwide system installations. GOEPEL electronic has continuously been ISO9001 certified since 1996 and has been honoured with TOP-JOB and TOP-100 awards for being one of the best medium-sized companies in Germany. GOEPEL electronics products won several awards in recent years and are used by the leading companies in telecommunication, automotive, space and avionics, industrial controls, medical technology, and other industries. Further information about the awarding winning Company can be found on the Internet at www.goepel.com.

About Aeroflex

Aeroflex Incorporated is a global provider of high technology solutions to the aerospace, defense, cellular and broadband communications markets. The companys diverse technologies allow it to design, develop, manufacture and market a broad range of test, measurement and microelectronic products. Aeroflex Incorporated, founded in

1937, is a privately held company with more than 2,600 employees worldwide. Additional information concerning Aeroflex Incorporated can be found on the companys website: www.aeroflex.com.