VLSI Test Principles and Architectures

VLSI Test Principles and Architectures
Author: Laung-Terng Wang
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 809
Release: 2006-08-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080474799

This book is a comprehensive guide to new DFT methods that will show the readers how to design a testable and quality product, drive down test cost, improve product quality and yield, and speed up time-to-market and time-to-volume. - Most up-to-date coverage of design for testability. - Coverage of industry practices commonly found in commercial DFT tools but not discussed in other books. - Numerous, practical examples in each chapter illustrating basic VLSI test principles and DFT architectures.

Elements of STIL

Elements of STIL
Author: Gregory A. Maston
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2003-10-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781402076374

This book elaborates on the definition of STIL, presenting not just the language constructs but the application and the intent of these constructs. This book contains special considerations for applying STIL concepts highlighted under sections titled STIL Conventions. Those sections identify recommendations that are intended to maximize the utility of STIL as it was intended to be applied. Each convention features an icon to identify what application context is affected by this convention. Elements of STIL should be read by those designing for test, supporting the testing of Integrated Circuits, transporting test data to and from CAD generation environments onto test environments, and supporting digital test applications.

Digital Logic Testing and Simulation

Digital Logic Testing and Simulation
Author: Alexander Miczo
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2003-10-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0471457779

Your road map for meeting today's digital testing challenges Today, digital logic devices are common in products that impact public safety, including applications in transportation and human implants. Accurate testing has become more critical to reliability, safety, and the bottom line. Yet, as digital systems become more ubiquitous and complex, the challenge of testing them has become more difficult. As one development group designing a RISC stated, "the work required to . . . test a chip of this size approached the amount of effort required to design it." A valued reference for nearly two decades, Digital Logic Testing and Simulation has been significantly revised and updated for designers and test engineers who must meet this challenge. There is no single solution to the testing problem. Organized in an easy-to-follow, sequential format, this Second Edition familiarizes the reader with the many different strategies for testing and their applications, and assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the various approaches. The book reviews the building blocks of a successful testing strategy and guides the reader on choosing the best solution for a particular application. Digital Logic Testing and Simulation, Second Edition covers such key topics as: * Binary Decision Diagrams (BDDs) and cycle-based simulation * Tester architectures/Standard Test Interface Language (STIL) * Practical algorithms written in a Hardware Design Language (HDL) * Fault tolerance * Behavioral Automatic Test Pattern Generation (ATPG) * The development of the Test Design Expert (TDX), the many obstacles encountered and lessons learned in creating this novel testing approach Up-to-date and comprehensive, Digital Logic Testing and Simulation is an important resource for anyone charged with pinpointing faulty products and assuring quality, safety, and profitability.

SOC (System-on-a-Chip) Testing for Plug and Play Test Automation

SOC (System-on-a-Chip) Testing for Plug and Play Test Automation
Author: Krishnendu Chakrabarty
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2013-04-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1475765274

System-on-a-Chip (SOC) integrated circuits composed of embedded cores are now commonplace. Nevertheless, there remain several roadblocks to rapid and efficient system integration. Test development is seen as a major bottleneck in SOC design and manufacturing capabilities. Testing SOCs is especially challenging in the absence of standardized test structures, test automation tools, and test protocols. In addition, long interconnects, high density, and high-speed designs lead to new types of faults involving crosstalk and signal integrity. SOC (System-on-a-Chip) Testing for Plug and Play Test Automation is an edited work containing thirteen contributions that address various aspects of SOC testing. SOC (System-on-a-Chip) Testing for Plug and Play Test Automation is a valuable reference for researchers and students interested in various aspects of SOC testing.

Electrical Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices and Regulations

Electrical Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices and Regulations
Author: Robert J. Alonzo
Publisher: William Andrew
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2009-12-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0815520468

Electrical codes, standards, recommended practices and regulations can be complex subjects, yet are essential in both electrical design and life safety issues.This book demystifies their usage.It is a handbook of codes, standards, recommended practices and regulations in the United States involving electrical safety and design. Many engineers and electrical safety professionals may not be aware of all of those documents and their applicability. This book identifies those documents by category, allowing the ready and easy access to the relevant requirements. Because these documents may be updated on a regular basis, this book was written so that its information is not reliant on the latest edition or release of those codes, standards, recommended practices or regulations.No single document on the market today attempts to not only list the majority of relevant electrical design and safety codes, standards, recommended practices and regulations, but also explain their use and updating cycles. This book, one-stop-information-center for electrical engineers, electrical safety professionals, and designers, does. - Covers the codes, standards, recommended practices and regulations in the United States involving electrical safety and design, providing a comprehensive reference for engineers and electrical safety professionals - Documents are identified by category, enabling easy access to the relevant requirements - Not version-specific; information is not reliant on the latest edition or release of the codes, standards, recommended practices or regulations

Reliability, Availability and Serviceability of Networks-on-Chip

Reliability, Availability and Serviceability of Networks-on-Chip
Author: Érika Cota
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2011-09-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461407915

This book presents an overview of the issues related to the test, diagnosis and fault-tolerance of Network on Chip-based systems. It is the first book dedicated to the quality aspects of NoC-based systems and will serve as an invaluable reference to the problems, challenges, solutions, and trade-offs related to designing and implementing state-of-the-art, on-chip communication architectures.

Metric Driven Design Verification

Metric Driven Design Verification
Author: Hamilton B. Carter
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2007-09-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 038738152X

The purpose of the book is to train verification engineers on the breadth of technologies available and to give them a utilitarian methodology for making effective use of those technologies. The book is easy to understand and a joy to read. Its organization follows a ‘typical’ verification project from inception to completion, (planning to closure). The book elucidates concepts using non-technical terms and clear entertaining explanations. Analogies to other fields are employed to keep the book light-hearted and interesting.

Advances in Electronic Testing

Advances in Electronic Testing
Author: Dimitris Gizopoulos
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2006-01-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387294090

This is a new type of edited volume in the Frontiers in Electronic Testing book series devoted to recent advances in electronic circuits testing. The book is a comprehensive elaboration on important topics which capture major research and development efforts today. "Hot" topics of current interest to test technology community have been selected, and the authors are key contributors in the corresponding topics.

International Conference on Mechanism Science and Control Engineering (MSCE 2014)

International Conference on Mechanism Science and Control Engineering (MSCE 2014)
Author:
Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc
Total Pages: 740
Release: 2014-09-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1605951838

The aim of MSCE 2014 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and academicians, as well as industrial professionals, to present their research results and development activities in mechanism science and control engineering. It provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. MSCE2014 is conducted to all the researchers, engineers, industrial professionals and academicians, who are broadly welcomed to present their latest research results, academic developments or theory practice. Topics of interest include but are not limited to Mechanism theory and Application, Mechanical control and Automation Engineering, Mechanical Dynamics, Materials Processing and Control, Instruments and Vibration Control. It is of great pleasure to see the delegates exchanging ideas and establishing sound relationships on the conference.

Power-Aware Testing and Test Strategies for Low Power Devices

Power-Aware Testing and Test Strategies for Low Power Devices
Author: Patrick Girard
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2010-03-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1441909281

Managing the power consumption of circuits and systems is now considered one of the most important challenges for the semiconductor industry. Elaborate power management strategies, such as dynamic voltage scaling, clock gating or power gating techniques, are used today to control the power dissipation during functional operation. The usage of these strategies has various implications on manufacturing test, and power-aware test is therefore increasingly becoming a major consideration during design-for-test and test preparation for low power devices. This book explores existing solutions for power-aware test and design-for-test of conventional circuits and systems, and surveys test strategies and EDA solutions for testing low power devices.