High-Speed Manufacturing And In-Field Scan Test Access Via PCI Express For GPIO Limited SoCs


By Ash Patel and Shubharthi Datta, Synopsys, and Chuanyun Fan, Cisco Today’s huge, deep submicron system on chip (SoC) designs present many challenges at every stage of development, from architectural exploration to volume production. This post addresses the specific hurdle of effective and efficient manufacturing tests for these complex devices. It outlines a commercially available soluti... » read more

Test Anything, Anywhere, Anytime


The semiconductor industry is under relentless pressure to deliver devices that are not only high-performing but also exceptionally reliable across their entire lifecycle. From the moment a chip is tested at the wafer to its deployment in complex systems such as data centers and automotive platforms, the expectation is clear: zero-defect quality at shipment and continuous reliability in the fie... » read more

Expanding The Scope Of Testing In Complex Systems


Semiconductor devices now anchor the world’s most demanding infrastructures—from hyperscale data centers to advanced automotive platforms and industrial control systems. At scale, even rare faults can have significant cumulative impact, and the downstream consequences of failure extend far beyond a single board or rack. Unplanned outages translate into lost revenue, contractual penalties, f... » read more

In-System/In-Field Testing Using High-Quality Deterministic Test Patterns


The amount of electronic content in passenger cars is growing rapidly, primarily due to the integration of advanced safety features. The shift towards fully autonomous vehicles, which must comply with stringent safety standards, will further increase the number of electronic components required. Testing efforts must be of exceptional quality. The target test time is often limited to less than 1... » read more