Practice How Scan Chains Work - 5.2.2 | 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 flip-flops are connected.

Question 2

Easy

What does scan mode replace in a circuit?

💡 Hint: Consider what testing replaces in a circuit.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What happens during the test phase regarding data?

  • Data is ignored
  • Data is shifted into the scan chain
  • Data flows normally

💡 Hint: Think about what the scan chain allows during testing.

Question 2

True or False: The scan chain can help detect stuck-at faults.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what types of faults are indicated by test patterns.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a small digital circuit that utilizes a scan chain. Explain how you would implement test vectors and what faults you would expect to catch.

💡 Hint: Think about how each part of the circuit interacts with the test patterns.

Question 2

Consider a scenario where a scan chain fails to detect certain delayed signals in high-speed applications. How might you enhance fault coverage in this situation?

💡 Hint: Reflect on the limitations of scan chains in complex systems and consider supplementary strategies.

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