TCL (Tool Command Language) is fast becoming the industry standard for test scripting and automation. Tcl is easy to learn, operates on Unix, Windows and Macintosh platforms, and can be easily embedded or extended. Tcl is also a powerful scripting language and because it's interpreted, it doesn't require a time consuming compilation step.

Many test equipment manufacturers have adopted Tcl to provide customers automation capabilities for their products. Tcl allows users to get more functionality and custom capabilities than GUI interfaces.
  In his technical presentation, Mike Freeman will talk about the use of TCL in automated testing environments.

In his talk, Mike will discuss the following topics:
  • An overview of scripting languages

  • The problem with "Vendor Scripting" languages

  • Why Tcl works for test automation

  • Adding extensions to Tcl for custom functionality

  • Data collection and test reporting

  • Using Tcl in Windows Applications
 
The Meeting
 
Date:

 Thursday, October 24, 2002
Place:

 Broadcom Corporation
4385 River Green Parkway
Duluth, GA
Host: Mike Freeman
Cost:

 FREE!
Agenda:

 6:30 - 7:00 PM - Dinner & Refreshments
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Technical Presentation
Directions:

 Directions (Microsoft Word document)
   
  Need a map?
   
  Map 1

 
  Background
 
 

Mike Freeman is a Systems Test Engineer at Broadcom Corporation in Duluth, GA. He has over 15 years experience in various aspects of test engineering. In his current position, Mike is responsible for developing test systems and software for system-level testing of DOCSIS cable modems and PacketCable multi-media terminal adapters (MTA).

Mike has a B.S.E.E.T. degree from DeVry University in New Brunswick, NJ.



   
  ASTE Atlanta Chapter Home Page