An Intelligent CAD/CAT System for Design & Testing

Abstract

We have developed an experimental model as a prototype system concerning intelligent CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAT (Computer Aided Testing) system for designing and testing electronic equipments with high reliability. As features of this model, we have a hybrid-type system consisting of a data processing machine (Sun-4) and an inference machine (PSI-II) for intelligent processing which are connected by communication lines (TCP/IP protocol). This allocation of tasks takes into account the development of faster online date processing and faster intelligent processing. This model has various intelligent processing functions regarding dialogue, retrieval, optimum searching and supporting FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). Our development objectives and final goal in researching applications of artificial intelligence (i. e. an expert system) to CAD/CAT system are to find optimum points of harmony between man and machinery.