[Magic-dev] Free ATPG Simulation Tool

[R. Timothy Edwards]

Dear Dean,

> Thank you for the response. However, I think I have not made my needs
> clear. I can test my circuits for correct operation well enough with spice
> simulations. I'm looking for a fault simulator and test pattern generator.
> Such a program would give me an estimate of the cost vs coverage trade-off
> were I to actually manufacture my circuit and subsequently test it for
> manufacturing errors.

No, you made your needs clear.  I don't know of any freeware/open source
solutions for automatic test pattern generation.  However, IRSIM does
have a built-in fault simulator that you can look into.  If there are
published formulae or algorithms for automatic test pattern generation,
I could add them into IRSIM.  It's not an unreasonable request!

					Regards,
					Tim

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