[REQUEST] Add Support For Multiplexed Instruments in Pinmap

[noffz-nvidakovic]

Describe the Problem
I am having an issue with SetupNIDCPowerInstrumentation function when using multiplexed channels in pinmap.

I am investigating if I can use this library in my new project, where I am planning to use semiconductor module.
I am using a pinmap where I have different pins that are sharing same SMU channel by using simulated multiplexer.

In this case I get an error in Setup NI DCPower Instrumentation step saying: An item with the same key has already been added at System.ThrowHelper.ThrowArgumentException(ExceptionResource resource) at System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2.Insert(TKey key, TValue value, Boolean add)

When I try it with pinmap that doesn't have multiplexed smu channels there is no error.
It seems to me that this scenario is not supported by the library

To Reproduce
Create a simple empty project.
Modify Pinmap to have a multiplexed SMU channels.
Try to run it.
It will throw an error in process setup on Setup NI DCPower Instrumentation step.

Expected behavior
I would expect this kind of pinmap to work with the library.

[Mattjet27]

@noffz-nvidakovic, thank you for reporting this. While I am able to reproduce this, note that multiplexers are not yet supported by the library. This applies to both simulated and physical multiplexers. Therefore, this would be better handled as a Feature Request, rather than a Bug, to be addressed in a future release.

To allow for better tracking, I suggest updating the title and the content/tags such that it reflects a Feature Request instead of a bug. If I have your permission, I will take care of this for you, please just confirm.

[noffz-nvidakovic]

Hello, Thank you for your response. Feel free to modify ticket. BR, Nikola

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On Tue, Sep 3, 2024 at 11:50 AM Matthew Roberts ***@***.***> wrote: @noffz-nvidakovic <https://github.com/noffz-nvidakovic>, thank you for reporting this. While I am able to reproduce this, note that multiplexers are not yet supported by the library <https://ni.github.io/semi-test-library-dotnet/UserGuide/SupportedInstrumentTypes.html>. This applies to both simulated and physical multiplexers. Therefore, this would be better addressed as a Feature Request, rather than a Bug, to be addressed in a future release. To allow for better tracking, I suggest updating the title and the content/tags such that it reflects a Feature Request instead of a bug. If I have your permission, I will take care of this for you, please just confirm. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#114 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AQVKP4HYBRKBASUY6CQOFSDZUWA5DAVCNFSM6AAAAABNMGTTW6VHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43OSLTON2WKQ3PNVWWK3TUHMZDGMRWGA4DQMRXG4> . You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[Mattjet27]

For the record, here is a simplified example pin map, which does not currently work with the library, but would once multiplexer support is added in a future release:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<PinMap schemaVersion="1.6" xmlns="http://www.ni.com/TestStand/SemiconductorModule/PinMap.xsd" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
	<Instruments>
		<NIDCPowerInstrument name="SMU_4147_C1_S04" numberOfChannels="4">
			<ChannelGroup name="CommonDCPowerChannelGroup" />
		</NIDCPowerInstrument>
		<Multiplexer name="Multiplexer1" multiplexerTypeId="" />
	</Instruments>
	<Pins>
		<DUTPin name="DUTPin1" />
		<DUTPin name="DUTPin2" />
	</Pins>
	<PinGroups></PinGroups>
	<Sites>
		<Site siteNumber="0" />
		<Site siteNumber="1" />
		<Site siteNumber="2" />
		<Site siteNumber="3" />
	</Sites>
	<Connections>
		<MultiplexedConnection instrument="SMU_4147_C1_S04" channel="0">
			<MultiplexedDUTPinRoute pin="DUTPin1" siteNumber="0" multiplexer="Multiplexer1" routeName="Site0_DUTPin1" />
			<MultiplexedDUTPinRoute pin="DUTPin2" siteNumber="0" multiplexer="Multiplexer1" routeName="Site0_DUTPin2" />
		</MultiplexedConnection>
		<MultiplexedConnection instrument="SMU_4147_C1_S04" channel="1">
			<MultiplexedDUTPinRoute pin="DUTPin1" siteNumber="1" multiplexer="Multiplexer1" routeName="Site1_DUTPin1" />
			<MultiplexedDUTPinRoute pin="DUTPin2" siteNumber="1" multiplexer="Multiplexer1" routeName="Site1_DUTPin2" />
		</MultiplexedConnection>
		<MultiplexedConnection instrument="SMU_4147_C1_S04" channel="2">
			<MultiplexedDUTPinRoute pin="DUTPin1" siteNumber="2" multiplexer="Multiplexer1" routeName="Site2_DUTPin1" />
			<MultiplexedDUTPinRoute pin="DUTPin2" siteNumber="2" multiplexer="Multiplexer1" routeName="Site2_DUTPin2" />
		</MultiplexedConnection>
		<MultiplexedConnection instrument="SMU_4147_C1_S04" channel="3">
			<MultiplexedDUTPinRoute pin="DUTPin1" siteNumber="3" multiplexer="Multiplexer1" routeName="Site3_DUTPin1" />
			<MultiplexedDUTPinRoute pin="DUTPin2" siteNumber="3" multiplexer="Multiplexer1" routeName="Site3_DUTPin2" />
		</MultiplexedConnection>
	</Connections>
</PinMap>