Practice Step 4: Testing And Validation In Low-power Ics (8.5) - Practical Implementation of Low Power Designs with Advanced Technologies
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Step 4: Testing and Validation in Low-Power ICs

Practice - Step 4: Testing and Validation in Low-Power ICs

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does DFT stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about integrating testing techniques into a design.

Question 2 Easy

Why is functional verification important?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a chip fails during low power conditions.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of power-aware functional verification?

To reduce the size of the IC.
To ensure correct operation during power state transitions.
To increase the speed of the IC.

💡 Hint: Recall why retention logic is essential for low-power operations.

Question 2

True or False: DFT aims to improve the testability of ICs.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of testing integrated circuits.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a comprehensive testing strategy for a low-power IC with retention logic. Include steps you would take to verify functionality during multiple power states.

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of functionality under all operational conditions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically evaluate the consequences of insufficient reliability screening for low-power ICs in consumer electronics. What risks could arise?

💡 Hint: Focus on the potential impacts from a consumer perspective and the importance of reliability.

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