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02/15/11

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Run JTAG Boundary-scan Tests Over the Internet

IntroductionModern computer networks often employ technologies such as firewalls and Network Address Translation (NAT) to keep internal networks safe and secure. However, this extra layer of complexity can make connecting to simple network equipmen… more »
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11/11/10

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Flash Memory Programming - Data File Formats

IntroductionScanExpress JTAG/Boundary-scan test execution tools with ISP capabilities (specifically ScanExpress Programmer & ScanExpress Runner) include capability to take in user data files and write them to Flash or other non-volatile memor… more »
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07/15/10

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JTAG Boundary-scan Tip: Phase-locked Loops (PLLs) in Clock Buffers

You may have noticed in Corelis' Design for Test Guidelines a note on PLL clock buffers, and why they should be avoided when dealing with boundary-scan tests. PLLs contained in clock distribution ICs generally will not function correctly with a c… more »
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06/30/10

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JTAG Boundary-Scan Test Tip: Strong Pull-ups on FPGAs

IntroductionMany FPGAs in their preconfigured state include relatively strong internal pull-up/pull-downs, often in the 4.7k-ohm range or lower. If a weak pull-up/pull-down resistor is attached to such a pin, there is risk that the pull-up/pull-d… more »
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06/09/10

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Scan Chain Signal Termination

Termination of the scan chain signals, including both data and clock lines, is often an afterthought in board design but can have a strong effect on signal integrity. We like to stress in ourDFT Guidelines, documentation, and discussions that sig… more »
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