Practice - Challenges in Scan Chain Implementation
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Practice Questions
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What increases the complexity of a design when implementing scan chains?
💡 Hint: Think about what components are added.
What is a benefit of using test pattern compression?
💡 Hint: What does compression generally do?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does increased design complexity refer to in scan chain implementation?
💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of adding components.
True or False: Test pattern compression only reduces test time and not power consumption.
💡 Hint: Think about compression and efficiency.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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