DocumentCode
3559295
Title
A Systematic Approach to Memory Test Time Reduction
Author
Yeh, Jen-Chieh ; Chen, Chao-Hsun ; Wu, Cheng-Wen ; Kuo, Shuo-Fen
Volume
25
Issue
6
fYear
2008
Firstpage
560
Lastpage
570
Abstract
This article describes a method for reducing overall memory test time without sacrificing fault coverage. Key to this method is a test time reduction tool that helps remove redundant test items from the test flow, merge existing test patterns, and develop efficient new test patterns.
Keywords
integrated circuit testing; semiconductor storage; fault coverage; memory test time reduction; redundant test items; systematic approach; test flow; test patterns; Algorithm design and analysis; Automatic testing; Costs; Pattern analysis; Probes; Random access memory; Semiconductor device testing; Semiconductor memory; Statistical analysis; System testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Design Test of Computers, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0740-7475
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MDT.2008.152
Filename
4702880
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