Practice - Step 4: Testing and Validation in Low-Power ICs
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Practice Questions
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What does DFT stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about integrating testing techniques into a design.
Why is functional verification important?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if a chip fails during low power conditions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of power-aware functional verification?
💡 Hint: Recall why retention logic is essential for low-power operations.
True or False: DFT aims to improve the testability of ICs.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of testing integrated circuits.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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