DFT: TestKompress and Advanced Topics

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Aug 03, 2009Aug 04, 20099:00am - 5:00pmSan Jose, CARegister
Sep 22, 2009Sep 23, 20099:00am - 5:00pmAustin, TXRegister

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Duration: 2 Days
Pricing: $1,600 USD
Course Part Number: 221302

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Course Overview

This course introduces Embedded Deterministic Test (EDT™) technology and TestKompress™ to engineers already familiar with Design-for-Test, but find that existing tools do not adequately deal with smaller (< 130 nm) geometries. It is especially targeted towards those engineers working with ASIC/IC/SOC design projects where pattern size or application time are issues.

The hands-on labs are designed to reinforce key concepts through practical experience and to develop proficiency with the Mentor Graphics DFT tool suite under the guidance of our industry-expert instructors.

You Will Learn How To

  • Access help and navigate documentation for TestKompress
  • Use TestKompress in three different IP generation flows
  • Perform EDT Automation with TestKompress
  • Compare compression results
  • Create TestKompress test patterns
  • Troubleshoot common DRC violations
  • Perform At-speed testing
  • Simulate test patterns and troubleshoot mismatches
  • Use TestKompress and Boundary Scan in the same flow

Hands-On Labs

Throughout this course, extensive hands-on lab exercises provide you with practical experience using DFT TestKompress software. Hands-on lab topics include:

  • Exploring TestKompress User Interface and Information Resources
  • Integrating TestKompress into Gate-level, RTL-level, and Modular Design Flows
  • Exploring TestKompress Logic Features and Options
  • Understanding and Troubleshooting Common DRC Violations
  • Determining Compression and Performance
  • Using At-speed Testing
  • Using TestKompress with Boundary Scan
  • Graphically Viewing Data and Troubleshooting Common DRCs

Prerequisites

  • A background in Design-for-Test
  • Mentor Graphics Education Services training course, Design-For-Test: Scan and ATPG Training

Key Topics

  • TestKompress Basics
  • Pattern Simulation Mismatch Debugging
  • Performance Analysis and Improvement
  • TestKompress Hierarchical/Modular Design Flow
  • Advanced Topics including AT Speed Testing, Clock Reuse, Multiple Fault Models, TestKompress, and Boundary Scan
  • Graphically Analyzing Design and Test Data With DFTVisualizer

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