Practice Challenges in Scan Chain Implementation - 6.3 | 6. Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability | Design for Testability
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Question 1

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What increases the complexity of a design when implementing scan chains?

💡 Hint: Think about what components are added.

Question 2

Easy

What is a benefit of using test pattern compression?

💡 Hint: What does compression generally do?

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Question 1

What does increased design complexity refer to in scan chain implementation?

  • Increase in area
  • Decrease in performance
  • Both A and B

💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of adding components.

Question 2

True or False: Test pattern compression only reduces test time and not power consumption.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about compression and efficiency.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario of implementing a scan chain in a large SoC, identify potential power optimization strategies and justify their importance.

💡 Hint: Focus on the techniques that limit unnecessary power use.

Question 2

Discuss how one could balance the trade-offs between the increased area due to scan chains and the benefits they provide, including an example.

💡 Hint: Weigh both pros and cons carefully.

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