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Built-in Current (BIC) sensors have proven to be very useful in testing static CMOS ICs. In a number of experimental ICs BIC sensors were able to detect small abnormal I DDQ currents. This paper discusses the design of the circuit under test and Built-in Current (BIC) sensors, which provide: maximum level of defect detectability, minimum impact of BIC sensor on the performance of the circuit under test and minimum area overhead needed for BIC sensors implementation.
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This research was supported by NSF Grant MIP8822805.
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Maly, W., Patyra, M. Design of ICs applying built-in current testing. J Electron Test 3, 397–406 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00135343
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