This paper introduces a unified DFT Verification Methodology, aimed at providing a complete, methodical and fully automated path from test specification to DFT closure. We will also examine the benefits of this approach, looking at how this methodology can help bridge the widening gap between design and test.

This brief article discusses how to plan DFT verification against test intent, ensure compatibility with standards and functional correctness, and create a complete, methodical, and fully automated path from specification to closure.

Project management is all about planning and execution. But if everyone properly plans their verification project, why do quality problems and schedule slips persist? It really comes down to the adage, “Begin with the end in mind.” A good plan contains detailed goals using measurable metrics, along with optimal resource usage and realistic schedule estimates.