scholarly journals BIST Analysis of an Embedded Memory Associated Logic

VLSI Design ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 563-578
Author(s):  
Jacob Savir
Keyword(s):  
Design Rule ◽  
Random Pattern ◽  
Data Path ◽  
Embedded Memory ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Simulation Tools ◽  
Cutting Algorithm ◽  
Self Test ◽  
And Control ◽  
Embedded Memories

Of late some interesting and useful work has been done on the problem of testing logic surrounding embedded memories. This work assumes that the logic surrounding the memory is functionally partitioned and that the different partitions are logically isolated one from the other.This paper expands upon past work using a more flexible design rule which allows feed-forward connections between the data-path Prelogic and Postlogic. The connections are such that there is no feedback from the memory outputs to its inputs, and both the Prelogic and the Postlogic are disconnected from the Address and Control logic. Under this design rule we show the auxiliary circuits used to determine the random pattern testability of faults in the circuitry driving the address inputs and the controls of the two-port memory.The techniques described herein are intended to be used in conjunction with the cutting algorithm for testability measurement in built-in self-test (BIST) designs [2, 11, 17], but may also be suitable for use with other detection probability tools [9, 19], and simulation tools [20].

Localization of Embedded Memories using EeLADA

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.H. Thor ◽  
S.H. Goh ◽  
Lin Zhao ◽  
B.L. Yeoh ◽  
Y.T. Ngow ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Efficient Method ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Embedded Memory ◽  
Cell Level ◽  
Yield Improvement ◽  
Self Test ◽  
Built In Self Test ◽  
Diagnostic Resolution ◽  
Embedded Memories

Abstract Bitmapping based on memory built-in self-test is the most efficient method to locate embedded memory defects in system-on-chips. Although this is the preferred approach to memory yield improvement, the procedure to enable bitmapping can be both time and resource-consuming. Therefore, it is not supported on chips that are not produced in high volume due to the low return on investment. EeLADA was explored as an alternative. Although its feasibility has been proven in a previous report, the localization capability or diagnostic resolution is limited to at best failing bit-lines. This work enhances this technique to achieve a resolution down to bit-cell level with an accuracy of less than 5 µm.

scholarly journals Neoteric Fuzzy control stratagem and design of Chopper fed Multilevel Inverter for enhanced Voltage Output involving Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) applications

Electronics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunddararaj ◽  
Rangarajan ◽  
Gopalan
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Multilevel Inverter ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Bidirectional Converters ◽  
Hybrid Controller ◽  
And Control ◽  
Novel Design

The utilization of plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) has started to garner more attention worldwide considering the environmental and economic benefits. This has led to the invention of new technologies and motifs associated with batteries, bidirectional converters and inverters for Electric Vehicle applications. In this paper, a novel design and control of chopper circuit is proposed and configured with the series and parallel connection of the power electronic based switches for two-way operation of the converter. The bidirectional action of the proposed converter makes it suitable for plug-in electric vehicle applications as the grid is becoming smarter. The DC–DC converter is further interfaced with the designed multilevel inverter (MLI). The reduced switches associated with the novel design of MLI have overcome the cons associated with the conventional inverters in terms of enhanced performance in the proposed design. Further, novel control strategies have been proposed for the DC–DC converter based on Proportional Integral (PI) and Fuzzy based control logic. For the first time, the performance of the entire system is evaluated based on the comparison of proposed PI, fuzzy, and hybrid controllers. New rules have been formulated for the Fuzzy based controllers that are associated with the Converter design. This has further facilitated the interface of bidirectional DC–DC converter with the proposed MLI for an enhanced output voltage. The results indicate that the proposed hybrid controller provides better performance in terms of voltage gain, ripple, efficiency and overall aspects of power quality that forms the crux for PEV applications. The novelty of the design and control of the overall topology has been manifested based on simulation using MATLAB/SIMULINK.

LSI Microcomputer and Digital Control

1975 ◽  
Vol 97 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Digital Control ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Control System Design ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Digital Control System ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Present Trend ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Microprocessor Technology ◽  
And Control

This paper gives a tutorial presentation and overview of LSI microprocessor technology for control engineers and control logic designers. The historical background, present status and future trends of this dynamic technology are presented, and its enormous potential impact on digital control system design and implementation is explored through examples and extrapolation of the present trend.

scholarly journals Development of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Simulation Tool with a Rule-Based Topology

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 11319
Author(s):  
Hyun Woo Won
Keyword(s):  
Hybrid Electric Vehicle ◽  
Hybrid Simulation ◽  
Rule Base ◽  
Simulation Tool ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Rule Based ◽  
Vehicle Simulation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Hybrid Electric ◽  
And Control

The performance of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) greatly depends on the various sub-system components and their architecture, and designers need comprehensive reviews of HEVs before vehicle investigation and manufacturing. Simulations facilitate development of virtual prototypes that make it possible to rapidly see the effects of design modifications, avoiding the need to manufacture multiple expensive physical prototypes. To achieve the required levels of emissions and hardware costs, designers must use control strategies and tools such as computational modeling and optimization. However, most hybrid simulation tools do not share their principles and control logic algorithms in the open literature. With this motivation, the author developed a hybrid simulation tool with a rule-based topology. The major advantage of this tool is enhanced flexibility to choose different control and energy management strategies, enabling the user to explore a wide range of hybrid topologies. The tool provides the user with the ability to modify any sub-system according to one’s own requirements. In addition, the author introduces a simple logic control for a rule-base strategy as an example to show the flexibility of the tool in allowing the adaptation of any logic algorithm by the user. The results match the experimental data quite well. Details regarding modeling principle and control logic are provided for the user’s benefit.

Online Biscuit Detection System Based on Machine Vision

2013 ◽  
Vol 341-342 ◽  
pp. 597-600
Author(s):  
Xin Wei ◽  
Guang Feng Chen ◽  
Lin Lin Zhai ◽  
Qing Qing Huang
Keyword(s):  
Machine Vision ◽  
Detection Rate ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Control Software ◽  
Matching Algorithm ◽  
Geometric Matching ◽  
Detection Software ◽  
And Control ◽  
Manipulator Control

In order to complete the automated sorting, the manipulator needs the accurate coordinate and angle information of the biscuits. This article design a machine vision based online biscuit detection system. Devise the hardware structure and control logic. Base on geometric matching algorithm, develop the detection software with NI Vision. The software could acquire video to analysis to get the coordinates of biscuits, and update and exchange the data with manipulator control software. The system has been tested to achieve a complete detection rate about 96%.

scholarly journals A Dedicated Design Strategy for Active Boring Bar

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (17) ◽  
pp. 3541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niccolò Grossi ◽  
Lisa Croppi ◽  
Antonio Scippa ◽  
Gianni Campatelli
Keyword(s):  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Dynamic Characterization ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Boring Bar ◽  
Actuation System ◽  
Static Equivalence ◽  
And Control ◽  
Cutting System ◽  
Damping Systems ◽  
Critical Aspects

Unstable vibrations (i.e., chatter) onset is one of the main limits to productivity in deep boring bar processes. Active damping systems allow to increase machining stability in different configurations (i.e., tool setup), without requiring cutting system dynamic characterization. Design of an active boring bar involves the development of monitoring system (sensors), actuation system and control logic. While several control logics were evaluated and discussed, few design solutions were presented in the literature, focusing only on building prototypes to demonstrate control logic effectiveness. In the presented work, a deep analysis of the main issues and requirements related to active boring design was carried out and a systematic approach to tackle all the critical aspects was developed. The results of the proposed method are: (i) optimal actuators positioning able to damp vibration along two directions; (ii) preload system design guaranteeing the correct actuator preloading for the operating conditions; (iii) covers design to protect actuators and ensure the dynamic and static equivalence between active and standard boring bar. Following this approach, an active boring bar was designed, realized and tested. The results prove the required equivalence between active and original boring bar and assess the damping effect.

scholarly journals Differences in Orientation Behavior and Female Attraction by Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in a Homogeneous Resource Patch

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 784-791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick M G Cordeiro ◽  
James F Campbell ◽  
Thomas Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Aggregation Pheromone ◽  
Rhyzopertha Dominica ◽  
Movement Direction ◽  
Random Pattern ◽  
Upward Movement ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Wheat Kernel ◽  
Movement Orientation ◽  
And Control

Abstract The objectives of the study are to understand how naïve beetles disperse after emerging as an adult in a homogeneous resource patch. We compared the movement of adult male and female Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrychidae) using a laboratory and a field-collected strain during the first 2 d after their emergence from the wheat kernel in which they developed. We first asked if naïve male and female beetles show any innate orientation pattern. Males showed an upward orientation bias during the first day, but not in the second, whereas females had a random pattern of orientation in both days of evaluation. No significant differences were observed between the two strains. Given that males release an aggregation pheromone, we next asked if the upward movement of males improved their ability to be found by a naïve female. The presence of a male, whether above or below a newly emerged female, changed the females’ movement direction from random to bias towards the male. In contrast, free-walking males exhibited the same upward movement bias on the first day regardless of the position of the caged male. Only on the second day did male movement change to the opposite direction of the caged male. Here, we report differences between males and females’ movement orientation strategies and their response to males producing aggregation pheromone within the grain mass. Our data may improve our understanding of pheromone attraction and help us to develop better monitoring and control tools.

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