As a method for testing a sequential circuit efficiently, a scan design is usually used. But, since this design has some drawbacks, a non-scan testable design should be discussed. The testable design can be implemente...As a method for testing a sequential circuit efficiently, a scan design is usually used. But, since this design has some drawbacks, a non-scan testable design should be discussed. The testable design can be implemented by enhancing controllability and observability. This paper discusses a non-scan testable design for a sequential circuit by only focusing the improvement of controllability. The proposed design modifies a circuit so that all the FFs can be directly controlled by primary input lines in a test mode. Experimental results show that we can get a good testability using this method.展开更多
文摘As a method for testing a sequential circuit efficiently, a scan design is usually used. But, since this design has some drawbacks, a non-scan testable design should be discussed. The testable design can be implemented by enhancing controllability and observability. This paper discusses a non-scan testable design for a sequential circuit by only focusing the improvement of controllability. The proposed design modifies a circuit so that all the FFs can be directly controlled by primary input lines in a test mode. Experimental results show that we can get a good testability using this method.
