DFT Interview Preparation

Every programming based job has some repetitive work that needs considerable amount of time, but it does not offer any new learning. training helps the participant to learn the techniques to automate the repetitive work.

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Course Overview

DFT Interview Preparation Course Overview

Course content

Scan Insertion, need of scan insertion, scan DRCs, clearing Scan DRCs.

Scan Compression, need of scan compression, EDT architecture, deciding no. of internal chains and external channels.

Need of ATPG, fault simulation, fault classes, fault categories, fault models (SA, TDF, IDDQ, PDF), On-chip Clock Controller (OCC), different types of patterns, coverage analysis and improvement.

Simulations, it’s need and simulation mismatch debug.

JTAG, it’s need, TAP architecture, JTAG FSM, Boundary Scan.

IJTAG architecture, advantage of IJTAG over JTAG

Memory faults, algorithms, Tessent MBIST implementation and Architecture.

Hierarchical Scan, Scan Wrappers.

Syllabus
DFT Interview Preparation Modules
  • Scan Insertion, need of scan insertion, scan DRCs, clearing Scan DRCs.
  • Scan Compression, need of scan compression, EDT architecture, deciding no. of internal chains and external channels.
  • Need of ATPG, fault simulation, fault classes, fault categories, fault models (SA, TDF, IDDQ, PDF), On-chip Clock Controller (OCC), different types of patterns, coverage analysis and improvement.
  • Simulations, it’s need and simulation mismatch debug.
  • JTAG, it’s need, TAP architecture, JTAG FSM, Boundary Scan.
  • IJTAG architecture, advantage of IJTAG over JTAG
  • Memory faults, algorithms, Tessent MBIST implementation and Architecture.
  • Hierarchical Scan, Scan Wrappers.
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Key Features

Focused preparation for DFT roles in semiconductor companies
Covers scan insertion, ATPG, MBIST, boundary scan, and JTAG concepts
Interview Q&A practice with real tool-based scenarios
Guidance on project explanation and DFT flow understanding
Mock interviews and resume review
Ideal for B.Tech/M.Tech students, freshers, and early professionals
Support for IEEE-style documentation if project included
Internship/Training certificate on completion

Who All Can Attend This DFT Interview Preparation Course?

This course is ideal for B.Tech/M.Tech students, recent graduates, and engineers preparing for DFT/Testing roles in VLSI companies. Suitable for candidates with knowledge in Digital Design, RTL, or Semiconductor Testing aiming to build careers in DFT/ATPG.
B.Tech/M.Tech students

Pre-requisites To Take DFT Interview Preparation

  • Understanding of Digital Electronics & Logic Design
  • Familiarity with basic VLSI design flow
  • Awareness of Verilog/VHDL (optional but helpful)
  • Interest in DFT concepts, testability, and scan-based design

High Demand for DFT Interview Preparation

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Most product companies now demand strong DFT skills to ensure chip-level testability and manufacturability.

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