Title :
Area efficient vector multiplication for IDDT test calibration
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci. & Electr. Eng., Univ. of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD, USA
Abstract :
This paper proposes an area efficient signal processing architecture to perform IDDT test calibration through vector multiplication. The design follows the field programmable array organization, and capitalizes on the unique behavior of binary encoded signals to implement compact multiply elements. Vectors with 8 bit values were multiplied at a rate of 300 kHz, independently of vector size.
Keywords :
encoding; field programmable gate arrays; integrated circuit testing; logic design; multiplying circuits; IDDT test calibration; binary encoded signal; field programmable array; signal processing architecture; vector multiplication; word length 8 bit; Calibration; Circuit testing; Computer science; Current measurement; Hardware; Impedance measurement; Probes; Semiconductor device measurement; Signal processing; Vectors;
Conference_Titel :
AUTOTESTCON, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4980-4
Electronic_ISBN :
1088-7725
DOI :
10.1109/AUTEST.2009.5314026