As IC geometries shrink, the large, consolidated memory blocks within ICs are giving way to tens or even hundreds of smaller memory arrays distributed throughout each chip. These arrays serve as ...

The use of memory-heavy IP in SoCs for automotive, artificial intelligence (AI), and processor applications is steadily increasing. However, these memory-heavy IP often have only a single access point ...

Dedicated memory tests on smartphones enable the detection of "mild cognitive impairment", a condition that may indicate Alzheimer's disease, with high accuracy. Researchers from DZNE, the ...

Having explained in part 1 the nature of the memory test challenge in the industry today, this article discusses non-intrusive debug and test methods based on embedded instruments and how these ...

We tend to take our ability to remember things like faces, phone numbers, other people's names, and events for granted until they are impaired by memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease and other ...

Memory test at-speed isn't easy but can be achieved by balancing test selection, area overhead, and test-time constraints. The semiconductor industry has intensified its focus on yield issues to meet ...