4.2. Principles of Built-in Self-Test

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Built-in Self-Test (BIST)?

   Hint

   Think about self-testing capabilities in electronics.

2. 2.

   Define test pattern generation.

   Hint

   It involves stimulating the circuit.

3. 3.

   What does BIST stand for?

   • Built-in Self-Test
   • Basic Integrated Self-Test
   • Built-in System Test

   Hint

   It's a technique related to self-testing.

4. 4.

   True or False: Deterministic patterns are used for covering a wide range of faults.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of different test patterns.

5. 5.

   Design a simple BIST architecture for a digital circuit involving both pseudo-random and deterministic patterns. Explain your choices.

   Hint

   Consider the trade-offs between broad testing and targeted fault detection.

6. 6.

   Analyze a given circuit with known stuck-at and transition faults. Suggest a BIST implementation that would effectively detect these faults.

   Hint

   Focus on the fault scenarios and appropriate pattern types.