Efficient built-in self-test algorithm for memory
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چکیده
We present a new pseudorandom testing algorithm f o r the Built-In Self-Test (BIST) of DRAM. In this algorithm, test patterns are complemented to generate state-transitions that are needed f o r the detection of coulping faults. A s a result, the number of test patterns required is less than half of the traditional method, while the extra hardware is negligible.
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