1.5. DFT Methodologies and Tools

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does ATPG stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the keywords: automation and testing.

2. 2.

   Provide one example of a structural DFT method.

   Hint

   Consider methods that involve direct integration into circuit designs.

3. 3.

   What does ATPG achieve in electronic systems?

   • Increases manual testing
   • Ensures high fault coverage
   • Eliminates testing completely

   Hint

   Recall the automation focus of ATPG.

4. 4.

   True or False: Structural DFT methods incorporate functional behavior testing.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on what structural methods actually target.

5. 5.

   Propose a case study for implementing ATPG in a new electronic device. How would you address potential pitfalls?

   Hint

   Consider the context where ATPG will be applied and features to target.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of adding structural DFT methods on a existing product line that did not previously use DFT practices.

   Hint

   Think about both qualitative and quantitative metrics.