Practice Minimizing Area and Complexity - 6.4.4 | 6. Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability | Design for Testability
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of minimizing area in scan chain design?

💡 Hint: Think about manufacturing costs.

Question 2

Easy

Name one technique for optimizing scan chain topology.

💡 Hint: Consider the arrangement of components.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is one goal of minimizing area in scan chain design?

  • Increase cost
  • Decrease performance
  • Reduce area

💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of design optimization.

Question 2

True or False: Multiplexer optimization leads to increased area in design.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the purpose of optimization.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a scan chain layout for a circuit with the requirement to minimize both area and complexity while ensuring high testability. Describe your rationale.

💡 Hint: Think about how parallel structures affect area.

Question 2

Given a design with 20 flip-flops and 5 multiplexers, propose how you would alter the design to improve area efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider how grouping can reduce multiplexing needs.

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