2000 IEEE International Workshop on Memory Technology, Design and Testing (MTDT'00) Using GLFSRs for Pseudo-Random Memory BIST San Jose, California August 07-August 08 ISBN: 0-7695-0689-5
In this work, we present the application of Generalized Linear Feedback Shift Registers (GLFSRs) for generation of patterns for pseudo-random memory Built-In Self-Test (BIST). Recently, it was shown that using GLFSRs as pattern generators for pseudo-random logic tests can increase the fault coverage noticeably in comparison to standard pseudo-random test pattern generators. Since memory faults differ from logic faults, we examined if that is also the case for pseudo-random memory tests. We found that GLFSRs can increase the fault coverage of pseudo-random tests for several fault types, especially for complex faults as stuck-open faults. Thus, the usage of GLFSRs as pattern generators for pseudo-random memory testing is recommended although some area overhead has to be accepted.
Citation:
Michael Redeker, Markus Rudack, Thomas Lobbe, Dirk Niggemeyer, "Using GLFSRs for Pseudo-Random Memory BIST," mtdt, pp.85, 2000 IEEE International Workshop on Memory Technology, Design and Testing (MTDT'00), 2000 Usage of this product signifies your acceptance of the Terms of Use. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||