Practice Improving Fault Coverage (6.4.3) - Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability
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Improving Fault Coverage

Practice - Improving Fault Coverage

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Question 1 Easy

What is a redundant flip-flop?

💡 Hint: Think about backup systems.

Question 2 Easy

What type of fault occurs when a flip-flop fails to change state?

💡 Hint: Focus on state changes.

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Question 1

What are redundant flip-flops used for?

To reduce circuit area
To improve fault observability
To speed up transitions

💡 Hint: Think of their role in visibility and fault detection.

Question 2

True or False: Delay faults are always visible during normal operation.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how testing approaches might differ from normal operations.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a digital circuit designed with just enough flip-flops for regular operation. Discuss how adding redundant flip-flops might improve test strategy despite increased area.

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of observability.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a testing strategy that utilizes advanced fault models for a hypothetical high-speed circuit. Outline potential pitfalls and how to overcome them.

💡 Hint: Focus on the unique challenges high-speed circuits face.

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