A hybrid built-in self-test scheme for DRAMs

Chi Chun Yang, Jin Fu Li, Yun Chao Yu, Kuan Te Wu, Chih Yen Lo, Chao Hsun Chen, Jenn Shiang Lai, Ding Ming Kwai, Yung Fa Chou

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Abstract

This paper proposes a hybrid BIST scheme for DRAMs. The hybrid BIST consists of a microcode-based controller to support the programmability of test algorithms and an FSM-based controller to support the in-field programmability of configuration parameters of the DRAMs. Thus, if the needed test algorithms are out of the test algorithms stored in the microcodes, only metal changing is needed to change the supported test algorithms. Simulation results show that the hybrid BIST only needs about 9553 gates to support march and non-march test algorithms for JEDEC WideIO DRAMs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation and Test, VLSI-DAT 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479962754
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 May 2015
Event2015 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation and Test, VLSI-DAT 2015 - Hsinchu, Taiwan
Duration: 27 Apr 201529 Apr 2015

Publication series

Name2015 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation and Test, VLSI-DAT 2015

Conference

Conference2015 International Symposium on VLSI Design, Automation and Test, VLSI-DAT 2015
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityHsinchu
Period27/04/1529/04/15

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