Title :
A frequency measurement BIST implementation targeting gigahertz application
Author :
Dubois, Matthieu ; De Foucauld, Emeric ; Mounet, C. ; Dia, S. ; Mayor, C.
Author_Institution :
CEA-LETI, Grenoble, France
Abstract :
In this paper we present a Built-In Self-Test (BIST) technique to measure the natural resonance frequency of oscillators which are design to set a much higher than the working speed of most of the current Automated Test Equipment (ATE). Based on an asynchronous counter, the BIST answers by a digital output code proportional to the frequency of the oscillator under test. The efficiency of the suggested BIST is demonstrated on an ultra wideband transceiver, which communication frequency range si set in a band from 7.25GHz to 8.5GHz.
Keywords :
automatic test equipment; built-in self test; frequency measurement; oscillators; transceivers; ultra wideband communication; ATE; BIST technique; asynchronous counter; automated test equipment; built-in self-test technique; communication frequency range; digital output code proportional; frequency 7.25 GHz to 8.5 GHz; frequency measurement BIST implementation; gigahertz application; natural resonance frequency; oscillators; ultra wideband transceiver; Built-in self-test; Frequency measurement; Latches; Oscillators; Radiation detectors; Radio frequency; Resonant frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Test Conference (ITC), 2012 IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1594-4
DOI :
10.1109/TEST.2012.6401588
