Practice - Optimization Techniques for Scan Chains
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Practice Questions
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What is a scan chain?
💡 Hint: Think about how circuits can be tested effectively.
What technique is used to reduce power during testing?
💡 Hint: Consider how parts of a circuit can be turned off.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of scan chain partitioning?
💡 Hint: Think about how to make the testing process faster.
True or False: Power gating can help in reducing the area of a circuit.
💡 Hint: Consider what each technique is targeted at.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss the trade-offs involved in using redundant flip-flops versus maintaining a minimal design. What are the implications for testing and overall circuit performance?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between thoroughness and simplicity.
Create a testing strategy for a circuit using both static and dynamic scan length optimization techniques. What factors will influence your decisions?
💡 Hint: Consider how different testing environments might impact your strategy.
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