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Hierarchical test generation for VHDL behavioral models

Abstract

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In this thesis, several techniques for the test generation of VHDL behavioral models are proposed. An algorithm called HBTG, Hierarchical Behavioral Test Generator, is developed and implemented to systematically generate tests for VHDL behavioral models. HBTG accepts the Process Model Graph and the precomputed tests for the individual processes of the model from which it constructs a test sequence that exercises the model hierarchically. The construction of the test sequence is automatic if the tests for the individual processes of the model are provided. The test sequence derived can be used for the simulation of the model. By comparing the simulation outputs with the data sheet or the design specifications of the corresponding circuit, a user can tell if the functionality of the model is as expected or any functional faults exist. Simulation results and conclusions are given. Some suggestions for further improvements of the program are discussed.

Degree

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Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Science
Level thesis:degree_level
masters
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Electrical Engineering
Department dc:contributor.department
Electrical Engineering
Grantor dc:publisher
Virginia Tech
Year dc:date.issued
1992

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Pan, Bi-Yu

Rights

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Statement dc:rights
  • In Copyright
Language dc:language.iso
en

Identifiers

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etd-09052009-040449
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/44559

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Pan, Bi-Yu. Hierarchical test generation for VHDL behavioral models. masters thesis, Virginia Tech, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/44559