Title
Hierarchical parametric test metrics estimation: A ΣΔ converter BIST case study
Abstract
In this paper we propose a method for evaluating test measurements for complex circuits that are difficult to simulate. The evaluation aims at estimating test metrics, such as parametric test escape and yield loss, with parts per million (ppm) accuracy. To achieve this, the method combines behavioral modeling, density estimation, and regression. The method is demonstrated for a previously proposed Built-In Self-Test (BIST) technique for ΣΔ Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) explaining in detail the derivation of a behavioral model that captures the main nonidealities in the circuit. The estimated test metrics are further analyzed in order to uncover trends in a large device sample that explain the source of erroneous test decisions.
Year
DOI
Venue
2009
10.1109/ICCD.2009.5413173
Lake Tahoe, CA
Keywords
Field
DocType
analogue-digital conversion,built-in self test,delta-sigma modulation,regression analysis,ΣΔ analog-to-digital converters,ADC,BIST,behavioral model,built-in self-test,density estimation,hierarchical parametric test metrics estimation,regression
Density estimation,Computer science,Regression analysis,Behavioral modeling,Delta-sigma modulation,Converters,Real-time computing,Parametric statistics,Electronic circuit,Built-in self-test
Conference
ISSN
ISBN
Citations 
1063-6404 E-ISBN : 978-1-4244-5028-2
978-1-4244-5028-2
2
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.42
11
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Matthieu Dubois120.42
Haralampos-G. D. Stratigopoulos2827.67
S. Mir3211.94