More and more engineers now face the challenges of electronic testing -- and those challenges are becoming more complex each year. Test System Design: A Systematic Approach offers start-to-finish best practices for designing, developing, and implementing custom test systems. Ideal for both engineers who are creating test systems and those contracting the responsibility to third parties, this book covers the entire system lifecycle, from planning to upgrades, and beyond. Discover how to design and build more effective test systems up front -- and how to increase the useful lifespan of your systems through planned upgrades and the use of open standards. Learn proven best practices for simplifying development, minimizing risk, maximizing accuracy and reliability, and building systems that fit the skills of your operators. Evaluate your testing requirements, eliminate redundant tests, and determine which equipment you really need; decide how to source your test equipment; and walk through every key implementation issue, from interfaces to cabling, switch panels to electrical safety, racks to temperature control. The book also includes chapters on documentation, operator training, upgrades, and much more.