Combining Deterministic Logic BIST with Test Point Insertion
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چکیده
This paper presents a logic BIST approach which combines deterministic logic BIST with test point insertion. Test points are inserted to obtain a first testability improvement, and next a deterministic pattern generator is added to increase the fault efficiency up to 100%. The silicon cell area for the combined approach is smaller than for approaches that apply a deterministic pattern generator or test points only. The combined approach also removes the classical limitations and drawbacks of test point insertion, such as failing to achieve complete fault coverage and a complicated design flow. The benefits of the combined approach are demonstrated in experimental results on a large number of ISCAS and industrial circuits.
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