Practice Minimizing Area And Complexity (6.4.4) - Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability

Practice: Minimizing Area and Complexity

Lesson 6.4.4Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability

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Question 1.
What is the primary purpose of minimizing area in scan chain design?
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Think about manufacturing costs.
Question 2.
Name one technique for optimizing scan chain topology.
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Consider the arrangement of components.
3Question 3.
What is one goal of minimizing area in scan chain design?
- Increase cost
- Decrease performance
- Reduce area
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Think about the benefits of design optimization.
4Question 4.
True or False: Multiplexer optimization leads to increased area in design.
- True
- False
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Recall the purpose of optimization.
Question 5.
Design a scan chain layout for a circuit with the requirement to minimize both area and complexity while ensuring high testability. Describe your rationale.
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Think about how parallel structures affect area.
Question 6.
Given a design with 20 flip-flops and 5 multiplexers, propose how you would alter the design to improve area efficiency.
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Consider how grouping can reduce multiplexing needs.

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