Title :
Generating functional design verification tests
Author_Institution :
Res. & Vehicle Dev., Foed Motor Co., Dearbom, MI, USA
fDate :
6/21/1905 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The Robust Test Method, a functional test generation methodology, translated into a quantum jump in test quality at Ford. Applied to subsystem-level design verification, it detected more errors than module and system test combined, while reducing test turnaround time by 30%
Keywords :
Ford; automatic test pattern generation; automobile industry; Ford; Robust Test Method; functional design verification; functional test generation; test quality; Computer errors; Design engineering; Fault detection; Performance evaluation; Permission; Product development; Random number generation; Robustness; System testing; Timing;
Journal_Title :
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE