A comprehensive test method for reprogammable field programmable gate arrays /

41 programming steps. In the largest FLEX8000 FPGA, 80,820

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ashen, David Glen, 1970-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1996.
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Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:41 programming steps. In the largest FLEX8000 FPGA, 80,820
a I MHz tester. The total test time for the largest FLEX8000
all sizes of Altera FLEX8000 FPGAs. This yields a total of
and detects 100% of single faults, and over 99.999% of
appropriate configurations in the FPGA. The number of test
FPGA is approximately 4.18s using the proposed test method.
FPGAs) the number of test vectors is not of primary concern
in the chip. The number of times the chip must be
in the total test time. Hence, the test vectors are not
In this thesis, a new test algorithm for reprogrammable field
It is shown that the proposed test method is very efficient
method test the interconnection resources. Part III tests
models consisting of stuck-at faults, bridge faults,
multiple faults.
of reprogramming steps to test the logic resources is 6 for
optimized. These test vectors can be easily generated using
programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) is developed. The fault
programmable switch stuck-on, and stuck-off faults, are
programming steps each. Parts I and II of the proposed
proposed test method is divided into three parts of several
reprogrammed to test the interconnection resources is shown
reprogramming the device (as high as 100 ms for today's
test vectors are required. This takes approximately 0.08s on
tested by the proposed method in a hierarchical manner. The
the logic resources. Due to the much greater time taken for
to be 35 for all sizes of Altera FLEX8000 FPGAs. The number
utilized. Both the logic and interconnection resources are
vectors required is dependent on the number of Logic Elements
Item Description:"Major subject: Electrical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xi, 116 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.