Practice Basic Structure Of Scan Chains (6.2.1) - Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability
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Basic Structure of Scan Chains

Practice - Basic Structure of Scan Chains

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of Scan-In in a scan chain?

💡 Hint: Think about where data enters during testing.

Question 2 Easy

Name one of the components of a scan chain.

💡 Hint: Consider the building blocks we discussed.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of Scan-In?

To output test results
To enable normal operation
To input test vectors

💡 Hint: Think about what data you put into the system.

Question 2

True or False: The Scan Enable signal is used to switch between normal and test modes.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how you toggle operations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple scan chain consisting of four flip-flops. Explain how you would connect the Scan-In and Scan-Out, and describe the role of the Scan Enable signal.

💡 Hint: Think about the flow of data through the flip-flops.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the potential drawbacks of having a very long scan chain in terms of power consumption and testing efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider both operational and design perspectives.

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