Overview
                        This workshop discusses at-speed faults and   how to use TetraMAX for at-speed test. Topics include description,   recommendation, and scripts of transition, small-delay defect, and path-delay   fault model ATPG. Also covered are the Onchip Clock Controller (OCC) flow, which   leverages the PLL fast clocks, and using PrimeTime to generate the necessary   data for at-speed test. Hands-on labs follow each training module, allowing you to apply   the skills learned in lecture. Labs include: using PrimeTime to generate the   necessary files for at-speed ATPG; generating the patterns for different fault   models in Tetramax; and, finally, using VCS for simulating the patterns   generated. 
Objectives At the end of this workshop the student should be able to: 
                          
                            - Describe the need for At-Speed testing 
- List the At-Speed fault models available 
- Describe the two launch techniques for at-speed faults 
- Successfully edit a stuck-at SPF file to suit at-speed fault model 
- Define the timing exceptions 
- Automate the process of script generation for TetraMAX, using PrimeTime.   This script will take care of the false and multi-cycle paths 
- Modify a given stuck-at fault model script to run for an at-speed fault   model 
- State the steps required to merge transition and stuck-at fault patterns to   reduce the overall patterns 
- Automatically create scripts that can be used in PrimeTime to perform test   mode STA 
- Describe the SDD flow 
- Describe the flow needed to successfully use the PLL present in your design   to give the at-speed clock during capture mode
- State the steps needed to perform path-delay ATPG 
- Understand the fault classification in path-delay ATPG 
Audience Profile
                        Engineers who use ATPG tools to   generate patterns for different fault models.
Prerequisites
                        To benefit the most from the material   presented in this workshop, you should: A. Have taken the TetraMAX 1 workshop.   OR B. Possess knowledge in the following areas: 
                        
                          - Scan Architecture and ATPG 
- Stuck-At fault model ATPG with TetraMAX 
- SPF file
Course Outline Module 1
                          - Introduction of At-Speed defects 
- Source of Test Escapes and chip failure 
- Requirements for At-Speed testing 
- Popular fault models for At-Speed testing 
Module 2
                          - Transition Fault model 
- Path Delay Fault model 
- At-Speed Fault Detection Method 
- Techniques to Launch and Capture a Fault 
Module 3
                          - STIL file 
- Modifications to STIL file for At-Speed testing 
- Generic Capture Procedures 
Module 4
                          - Timing Exceptions 
- Automated Way to Generate Timing Exceptions form PrimeTime 
Module 5
                          - TetraMAX Scripts for Transition ATPG 
- Design Guidelines 
- Flow Considerations and Requirements 
- Pattern Merging 
- Automated way to generate the scripts for PrimeTime to perform testmode STA 
Module 6
                          - What is a Small Delay Defect ATPG 
- How to use PrimeTime to Generate the Slack Data 
- ATPG Flow in TetraMAX 
Module 7
                          - Requirement of PLL for At-speed faults 
- The various clocks in PLL flow 
- Use QuickSTIL to generate the SPF 
Module 8
                          - TetraMAX scripts for Path Delay ATPG 
- Fault Classification for Path Delay Faults 
- Generating Paths for TetraMAX Using PrimeTime 
- Reconvergence Paths 
- Hazard Simulation 
Module 9
                          - Conclusion 
- Topics Covered 
- Fault model and Features of TetraMAX 
- Solvnet Resources