Practice - Principles of Scan Chain Implementation
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Practice Questions
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What does Scan-In (SI) allow in a scan chain?
💡 Hint: Think about the entry point of data.
Name one component of a scan chain.
💡 Hint: Consider the components we discussed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of Scan-Out (SO) in a scan chain?
💡 Hint: Think about where results go after testing.
True or False: The length of a scan chain does not affect testing speed.
💡 Hint: Recall our discussion on testing time.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a hypothetical scan chain for a circuit with 5 flip-flops. Discuss the implications of varying its length and adding partitioning.
💡 Hint: Consider how changing length affects time and coverage.
Analyze the power versus performance trade-off when integrating multiplexers into a scan chain.
💡 Hint: Consider how increased features can affect overall design efficiency.
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