Test programs for Software-based Self-Test (SBST) can be exploited during the mission phase of microprocessor-based systems to periodically assess hardware integrity. However, several additional constraints must be imposed due to the coexistence of test programs with the mission application. This paper proposes a method for the generation of SBST on-line test programs for embedded RISC processors, systems where the impact of on-line constraints is significant. The proposed strategy exploits an evolutionary optimizer that is able to create a complete test set of programs relying on a new cooperative scheme. Experimental results showed high fault coverage values on two different modules of a MIPS-like processor core. These two case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the technique and the low human effort required for its implementation.
http://hdl.handle.net/11583/2504403
Titolo: | Automatic Generation of On-Line Test Programs through a Cooperation Scheme |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2012 |
Abstract: | Test programs for Software-based Self-Test (SBST) can be exploited during the mission phase of microprocessor-based systems to periodically assess hardware integrity. However, several additional constraints must be imposed due to the coexistence of test programs with the mission application. This paper proposes a method for the generation of SBST on-line test programs for embedded RISC processors, systems where the impact of on-line constraints is significant. The proposed strategy exploits an evolutionary optimizer that is able to create a complete test set of programs relying on a new cooperative scheme. Experimental results showed high fault coverage values on two different modules of a MIPS-like processor core. These two case studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the technique and the low human effort required for its implementation. |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 4.1 Contributo in Atti di convegno |
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