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Boundary-Scan Advanced Diagnostic Methods 
This paper illustrates how usage of boundary scan circuit information and predictive analysis of potential assembly faults will provide more precise and accurate diagnostic information.

Article 2012-04-17

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Comparing Boundary Scan Methods White Paper 
The need for reusable tests is driving standalone boundary scan-ICT integration. This article first appeared in the September 2009 issue of Circuits Assembly and is reprinted with kind permission.

Article 2010-06-09

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Limited Access Tools Improve Test Coverage 
Smaller test pads and shrinking board sizes are posing new challenges, and driving innovations to overcome limited access with new test solutions. Agilent Boundary Scan, 1149.6, 1149.1, bead probes, cover-extend

Article 2010-10-20

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Principal Component Analysis-Based Compensation for Measurement Errors 
This paper examines some issues and trends that justify adding features to IEEE 1149.1 that will facilitate safe, fast and effective initialization of a board or system, to get it ready for testing. Published with kind permission of the IEEE

Article 2010-12-10

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Solutions for Undetected Shorts on IEEE 1149.1 Self-Monitoring Pins 
This paper presents the problem of undetected shorts on IEEE 1149.1 compliant self-monitoring pins, and potential mitigating solutions.

Article 2010-12-10

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Surviving State Disruptions Caused by Test: the "Lobotomy Problem" 
This paper examines some issues and trends that justify adding features to IEEE 1149.1 that will facilitate safe, fast and effective initialization of a board or system, to get it ready for testing. Published with kind permission of the IEEE

Article 2010-12-10

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Testing DDR Memory; How On-Chip DFT Helps 
This paper discusses DDR memory testing challenges we see today, and how the adoption of DFT capabilities pays off in higher test coverage, better diagnostics and reduced programming/support time.

Article 2012-04-17

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The Proposed IEEE Test Standards 
There is a resurgence of interest in Boundary Scan and Built in Self Test (BIST) initiatives to be part of IEEE standards. This article explains the IEEE standard and their benefits to the industry. Agilent Boundary Scan, 1149.6, 1149.1, bead probes, cover-extend

Article 2010-10-20

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