Title :
Enhancing testability of system on chips using network management protocols
Author :
Laouamri, O. ; Aktouf, C.
Author_Institution :
LCIS-INPG, Valence, France
Abstract :
This paper shows how to adapt the P1500 design-for-test standard through network management protocols to make the testing problem of system-on-chips (SoCs) easier and cost-effective. For this purpose, a SoC is analyzed as a distributed system in which its own basic components or IP cores (intellectual properties) are considered as network agents according to SNMP (simple network management protocol) protocol. An experimental study was carried out to show the effectiveness of such an approach.
Keywords :
IP networks; computer network management; design for testability; industrial property; system-on-chip; transport protocols; SoC; TCP/IP local area networks; design for test; distributed system; intellectual properties cores; network agents; simple network management protocol; system-on-chips; testability enhancement; Access protocols; Automatic testing; Built-in self-test; Circuit testing; Electronic equipment testing; Logic design; Logic devices; Logic testing; Random access memory; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference and Exhibition, 2004. Proceedings
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-2085-5
DOI :
10.1109/DATE.2004.1269093
