Practice - Minimizing Scan Chain Length
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary impact of having a longer scan chain?
💡 Hint: Think about the processes involved in testing.
What does scan chain partitioning refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how dividing a task can affect time efficiency.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary objective of minimizing scan chain length?
💡 Hint: Focus on how chain length affects power.
True or False: Longer scan chains can lead to faster test cycles.
💡 Hint: Think about the time required to shift data.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a system with 200 flip-flops, discuss a detailed strategy to partition this scan chain and optimize it for testing.
💡 Hint: Consider both the design structure and efficiency.
Analyze how reducing scan chain length while maintaining fault coverage could be achieved in a complex digital system.
💡 Hint: Think about redundancy and coverage strategies.
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