Gui implementations on central controller computer system for supporting protocol independent device testing

A computer-readable storage medium having stored thereon, computer executable instructions that, if executed by a computer system cause the computer system to perform a method for performing tests using automated test equipment (ATE), said method comprising:

• obtaining a protocol selection for programming a programmable tester module using a graphical user interface (GUI);
• configuring the programmable tester module with a communication protocol for application to at least one device under test (DUT), wherein the programmable tester module is operable to be communicatively coupled to the at least one DUT;
• displaying a menu of tests associated with the communication protocol using the GUI;
• obtaining a program flow using the GUI, wherein the program flow comprises a sequence of tests selected from the menu of tests;
• and
• transmitting instructions to the programmable tester module for executing the program flow.

A system for performing an automated test, said system comprising:

• memory comprising a test application stored therein;
• a test interface to connect to a programmable tester module;
• and
• a processor coupled to the memory and the test interface, the processor being configured to operate in accordance with the test application to:
• obtain a protocol selection for programming the programmable tester module using a graphical user interface (GUI);
• transmit instructions to configure the programmable tester module with a communication protocol for application to at least one device under test (DUT), wherein the programmable tester module is operable to be communicatively coupled to the at least one DUT;
• display a menu of tests associated with the communication protocol using the GUI;
• obtain a program flow using the GUI, wherein the program flow comprises a sequence of tests selected from the menu of tests;
• and
• transmit instructions to the programmable tester module for executing the program flow.