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An Analog Checker with Dynamically Adjustable Error Threshold for Fully Differential Circuits
Napa Valley, California April 27-May 01
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/VTEST.2003.119765321st IEEE VLSI Test Symposium
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Yiorgos Makris, Yale University
We present a novel analog checker that adjusts dynamically the error threshold to the magnitude of its input signals. We demonstrate that this property is crucial for accurate concurrent error detection in analog circuits. Dynamic error threshold adjustment is achieved by regulating the bias point of the output stage inverters of the checker, which provide a digital indication of potential errors in the circuit under test. We discuss the theoretical foundation and we present simulations that validate the underlying principle of the design. As compared to previous solutions, the proposed checker reduces the incurred overhead, while significantly enhancing the quality of concurrent error detection.
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Haralampos-G. D. Stratigopoulos, Yiorgos Makris, "An Analog Checker with Dynamically Adjustable Error Threshold for Fully Differential Circuits," vts, pp.209, 21st IEEE VLSI Test Symposium, 2003
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