Title :
Oscillation-Based Test in OTA-C filters: A case study
Author :
Petrashin, Pablo ; Peretti, Gabriela ; Romero, Eduardo
Author_Institution :
Microelectron. Lab., Univ. Catolica de Cordoba, Alta Gracia
Abstract :
In this work, we explore the ability of oscillation-based test (OBT) for testing OTA-C filters. Adopting a second-order band pass filter as a case study, we present a scheme that uses a non linear characteristic in the feedback loop. The effectiveness of the strategy is qualified by means of fault simulation.
Keywords :
band-pass filters; circuit feedback; circuit testing; fault simulation; nonlinear filters; operational amplifiers; OTA-C filters; fault simulation; feedback loop; nonlinear characteristic; oscillation-based test; second-order band pass filter; Band pass filters; Circuit faults; Circuit simulation; Circuit testing; Costs; Feedback loop; Mechatronics; Microelectronics; Oscillators; Switches; OTA-C filter; Oscillation based test; continuous time filters; fault simulation; testing;
Conference_Titel :
Microsystems and Nanoelectronics Research Conference, 2008. MNRC 2008. 1st
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2920-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2921-9
DOI :
10.1109/MNRC.2008.4683368
