Practice Concept of Scan Chains - 5.2 | 5. Scan Chains and Serial Testing | Design for Testability
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Question 1

Easy

What is a scan chain?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is passed in tests.

Question 2

Easy

Define scan-in.

💡 Hint: It’s the input phase of testing in a scan chain.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a scan chain?

  • Enhance processing speed
  • Improve testability
  • Minimize power consumption

💡 Hint: Think about why designers implement additional testing features.

Question 2

True or False: Scan-out is the process of inputting test data into the scan chain.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of scan-in and scan-out.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a digital circuit with a scan chain of 7 flip-flops, how would you apply a test vector to detect a stuck-at fault?

💡 Hint: Think of how you'd set up the inputs for each flip-flop.

Question 2

Discuss the engineering trade-offs when integrating scan chains into an existing design. What factors must be considered?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how adding components changes circuit dynamics.

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