Synchronization of large sequential circuits by partial reset

Authors:
Y. Lu;I. Pomeranz
Affiliations:
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Venue:
VTS '96 Proceedings of the 14th IEEE VLSI Test Symposium
Year:
1996

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a technique to synchronize large synchronous sequential circuits, which uses partial reset to break feedback loops in the circuits such that they become synchronizable. The method also provides a synchronizing sequence. Experimental results for ISCAS'89 benchmark circuits are presented, including the largest circuits, which were not synchronized previously.