Practice Reduced Testing Time and Cost - 5.4.3 | 5. Scan Chains and Serial Testing | Design for Testability
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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary benefit of using scan chains in testing?

💡 Hint: Think about efficiency in manufacturing.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of using automated testing processes.

💡 Hint: Consider how automation impacts resource usage.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the effect of scan chains on testing time?

  • Increases testing time
  • Reduces testing time
  • Has no effect

💡 Hint: Consider the role of automation in testing.

Question 2

True or False: Scan chains only benefit high-volume manufacturing.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how they might assist even in lower production scenarios.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A manufacturer wants to implement scan chains to reduce time. Estimate how much their resource allocation might change and discuss the implications of that change in terms of budget and labor.

💡 Hint: Think about hourly labor costs and how fast tests can be performed.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of not adopting scan chain technology in a digital circuit environment with increasing complexity and production requirements.

💡 Hint: Consider market demands and how quickly products need to be brought to market.

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