Practice Power Consumption During Testing (6.3.2) - Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability
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Power Consumption During Testing

Practice - Power Consumption During Testing

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Question 1 Easy

What is power gating?

💡 Hint: Think about power management strategies.

Question 2 Easy

Name one technique to minimize power consumption during testing.

💡 Hint: Focus on data shifting activities.

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Question 1

What is the primary concern with power consumption during testing in scan chains?

Increased testing time
Reduced device performance
High energy usage

💡 Hint: Consider impacts on battery-operated devices.

Question 2

True or False: Test pattern compression can help reduce power consumption during testing.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how data processing affects energy consumption.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a theoretical system with a scan chain that reduces power consumption using both test pattern compression and power gating. Describe how each technique contributes to efficiency.

💡 Hint: Focus on how the combined actions of these techniques lead to energy savings.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the potential impacts of excessive power consumption during testing on the overall design lifecycle of a mobile device.

💡 Hint: Consider the lifecycle from design to consumer use.

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