Practice Introduction To Scan Chains And Serial Testing (5.1) - Scan Chains and Serial Testing
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Introduction to Scan Chains and Serial Testing

Practice - Introduction to Scan Chains and Serial Testing

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a scan chain?

💡 Hint: Think about how we might connect components in a sequence.

Question 2 Easy

What type of faults can serial testing detect?

💡 Hint: Consider where signals might not change as expected.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of a scan chain?

To create a communication path
To enable testability of internal circuits
To enhance circuit performance

💡 Hint: Think about what makes testing easier.

Question 2

Serial testing can only detect which type of faults?

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the different faults mentioned.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a digital circuit design that uses scan chains. Identify potential downsides of its use and suggest improvements.

💡 Hint: Consider what you know about design overhead.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a serial testing strategy for a complex SoC. Explain how you would ensure thorough fault detection.

💡 Hint: Think about what makes fault detection comprehensive.

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