Title :
Designing for scan test of high performance embedded memories
Author :
Vida-Torku, E. Kofi ; Joos, George
Author_Institution :
Somerset Design Center, IBM Corp., Austin, TX, USA
Abstract :
The addressing and clocking schemes in PowerPCTM microprocessor embedded memories present modeling challenges. The ability of most scan based test tools to accurately generate test patterns for these embedded memories is limited. What is needed is aggressive Design for Test implementations that can help the test generation tools. In this paper we present our experiences in the design, modeling, and test of high performance embedded memories on the PowerPC microprocessors
Keywords :
automatic test pattern generation; circuit CAD; design for testability; embedded systems; integrated memory circuits; logic CAD; logic simulation; memory architecture; microprocessor chips; random-access storage; Design for Test; PowerPC microprocessors; RAM model; addressing; clocking; high performance embedded memories; microprocessor embedded memories; modeling; scan test; test patterns; AC generators; Automatic test pattern generation; Automatic testing; Circuit faults; Circuit testing; DC generators; Logic arrays; Logic testing; Memory management; Microprocessors;
Conference_Titel :
Test Conference, 1998. Proceedings., International
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5093-6
DOI :
10.1109/TEST.1998.743142