Practice Reducing Power Consumption (6.4.2) - Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability

Practice: Reducing Power Consumption

Lesson 6.4.2Implementation and Optimization of Scan Chains for Improved Testability

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Question 1.
Define power gating in your own words.
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Think of which parts you could switch off when not in use.
Question 2.
What does test pattern compression achieve?
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Remember, less data to move generally means less power.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of power gating?
- To reduce complexity
- To save energy
- To increase performance
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Think about why we'd want to turn off parts of a system.
4Question 4.
Test pattern compression involves _____.
- True
- False
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Is it about using less data or more?
Question 5.
Evaluate how the integration of all three techniques can alter the performance and energy profile of a system.
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Consider both performance metrics and energy savings.
Question 6.
Develop a detailed proposal outlining a testing procedure using all discussed power-saving techniques for a new embedded system.
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Focus on integrating the concepts logically for maximum efficiency.

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