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The pros and cons of very-low-voltage testing: an analysis based on resistive bridging faults


Abstract:

Test application at reduced power supply voltage (or VLV testing) is a cost-effective way to increase the defect coverage of a test set. Resistive short defects are a maj...Show More

Abstract:

Test application at reduced power supply voltage (or VLV testing) is a cost-effective way to increase the defect coverage of a test set. Resistive short defects are a major contributor to this coverage increase. Using a probabilistic model of these defects, we quantify the coverage impact of VLV testing for different voltages. When considering the coverage increase, we differentiate between defects missed by the test set at nominal voltage and undetectable defects (flaws) detected by VLV testing. In our analysis, the performance degradation of the device caused by lower power supply voltage is accounted for. Furthermore, we describe a situation in which defects detected by conventional testing are missed by VLV testing and quantify the resulting coverage loss. We report the numbers on the increased defect coverage, flaw coverage, and coverage loss for ISCAS circuits.
Date of Conference: 25-29 April 2004
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 18 May 2004
Print ISBN:0-7695-2134-7
Print ISSN: 1093-0167
Conference Location: Napa Valley, CA, USA

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