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RTL Testability Analysis Based on Genetic Algorithm Implementation

KOTÁSEK, Z.; STRNADEL, J. RTL Testability Analysis Based on Genetic Algorithm Implementation. Proceedings of the IWCIT'01. Ostrava: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TU Ostrava, 2001. p. 83-88. ISBN: 80-7078-907-7.
Type
conference paper
Language
English
Authors
Kotásek Zdeněk, doc. Ing., CSc.
Strnadel Josef, Ing., Ph.D. (DCSY)
Keywords

RTL testability analysis, scan register

Abstract

The paper deals with a new approach to the RTL testability analysis. The approach
is based on genetic algorithm theory and applies registers selected into UUA
(Unit Under Analysis) scan chain as a population in genetic algorithm process.
Quality of selecting registers into UUA scan chain is evaluated by the fitness
function which takes into account the number of registers selected into UUA scan
chains, number of UUA testable nodes and cost measure needed to test all UUA
nodes. Thus, the genetic algorithm is used to find the optimal solution for the
the scan chain structure. On the testability analysis basis, UUA modificatins
leading to UUA nodes testability improvement are suggested. The goal of this
methodology is to maximally utilize original UUA structure for test purposes to
reduce necessary UUA modifications.

Published
2001
Pages
83–88
Proceedings
Proceedings of the IWCIT'01
Conference
International Workshop on Control and Information Technology'01, Ostrava, CZ
ISBN
80-7078-907-7
Publisher
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TU Ostrava
Place
Ostrava
BibTeX 
@inproceedings{BUT5612,
  author="Zdeněk {Kotásek} and Josef {Strnadel}",
  title="RTL Testability Analysis Based on Genetic Algorithm Implementation",
  booktitle="Proceedings of the IWCIT'01",
  year="2001",
  pages="83--88",
  publisher="Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-TU Ostrava",
  address="Ostrava",
  isbn="80-7078-907-7"
}
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