Practice Core Test Access Mechanism (9.2.2.1) - Industry Standards in Testability
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Core Test Access Mechanism

Practice - Core Test Access Mechanism

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does SoC stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the integration of components.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of using the Core Test Access Mechanism.

💡 Hint: Consider testing efficiency.

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Question 1

What does IEEE 1500 establish for core testing in SoC?

Standardized interface
Random access
Physical probing

💡 Hint: Think about the primary purpose of the standard.

Question 2

True or False: The Core Test Access Mechanism allows independent testing of each core in an SoC.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the definition of the mechanism.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a testing strategy for an SoC without a Core Test Access Mechanism. Discuss potential challenges.

💡 Hint: Consider the breakdown of testing processes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how increasing fault coverage could impact the financial viability of chip production.

💡 Hint: Think about costs versus benefits.

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