Test Support
ARM DDI 0186A
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10-3
10.2
Scan insertion and ATPG
This technique is covered in detail in the
ARM966E-S Implementation Guide
. Scan
insertion requires that all register elements are replaced by scannable versions that are
then connected up into a number of large scan chains. These scan chains are used to set
up data patterns on the combinatorial logic between the registers, and capture the logic
outputs. The logic outputs are then scanned out while the next data pattern is scanned in.
Automatic Test Pattern Generation
(ATPG) tools are used to create the necessary scan
patterns to test the logic, when the scan insertion has been performed. This technique
enables very high fault coverage to be achieved for the standard cell combinatorial
logic, typically in the 95-99% range.
Scan insertion does have an impact on the area and performance of the synthesized
design, due to the larger scan register elements and the serial routing between them.
However, to minimize these effects, the scan insertion is performed early in the
synthesis cycle and the design re-optimized with the scan elements in place.
10.2.1
ARM966E-S INTEST wrapper
To facilitate testing of the shadow logic between the ARM966E-S scan chains and the
scan chains in an OEM ASIC, a synthesis option allows an INTEST wrapper to be
inserted into the ARM966E-S. The INTEST wrapper is a scan chain around the
boundary of the ARM966E-S, connecting to all input and output pins.
Note
•
Shadow logic is logic that is not ordinarily tested.
•
The INTEST wrapper is only required for embedded ARM966E-S.
•
The order of this scan chain is predetermined and must be maintained through
synthesis and place and route of the macrocell.
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