Towards adaptive test of multi-core RF SoCs

This paper discusses how adaptive test techniques can be applied to multi-core RF SoCs, together with design implementation and test challenges. Various techniques specific to RF circuits covering calibration trims, power management modules, co-existence issues, concurrent testing, and test measurements are explained. Results on different designs are presented. Together, they highlight the need and scope of adaptive test for RF circuits, and share a new dimension in the test of multi-core circuits, under different constraints of design, test and test equipment.