Techniques for finding Xs in test sequences for sequential circuits and applications to test length/power reduction

In this paper, we propose techniques for finding Xs in test sequences for sequential circuits. Also we show two applications that utilize the obtained test sequences with Xs: reduction of the power during test and test compaction.

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