DocumentCode
1112039
Title
A Note on a Modified Ternary Simulator Capable of Initializing All Fault Machine Memory Elements
Author
Gravitz, Michael E.
Author_Institution
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri
Issue
11
fYear
1973
Firstpage
1042
Lastpage
1044
Abstract
Generation of test patterns and diagnostics for complex digital modules often involves a ternary (0, 1, u) simulation program. A non-Boolean technique, presented herein, initializes u (unknown) values in such a way that diagnostic resolution and accuracy is enhanced. A pure ternary simulator lacks this initialization capability.
Keywords
Fault detection, fault machine, fault signature, good machine, initialization, input test vector, ternary simulator.; Circuit faults; Circuit simulation; Circuit testing; Computational modeling; Delay effects; Delta modulation; Hazards; Pulse circuits; Sequential circuits; Switching circuits; Fault detection, fault machine, fault signature, good machine, initialization, input test vector, ternary simulator.;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9340
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/T-C.1973.223643
Filename
1672236
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