Practice - Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability
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Practice Questions
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What is a scan chain?
💡 Hint: Think about how flip-flops are connected.
Name one component of a scan chain.
💡 Hint: Which parts help manage data in and out of the chain?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of scan chains in digital circuits?
💡 Hint: Think about what role they play during the testing phase.
True or False: Scan chains can increase power consumption during testing due to data shifting activities.
💡 Hint: Consider the activities involved when testing with scan chains.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical scan chain for a simple 4-bit counter and explain how you would test it.
💡 Hint: Draw the circuit and label the components.
Suppose adding a new functionality increases the number of flip-flops. How would you mitigate the effects on power and performance?
💡 Hint: Think about strategies discussed in optimization techniques.
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