Method and apparatus for implementing enhanced LBIST diagnostics of intermittent failures

   
   

A method and apparatus are provided for enhanced Logic Built in Self Test (LBIST) diagnostics. First multiplexers are respectively coupled between adjacent sequential channels of a plurality of sequential channels under test. Each of the first multiplexers selectively receives a first data input in a first scan mode with the sequential channels configured in a common scan path and a second data input in a second scan mode with each the sequential channels configured in a separate scan path responsive to a first control signal. A first multiple input signature register (MISR) including multiple MISR inputs is coupled to a respective one of the plurality of sequential channels under test. A blocker function is configured for blocking all MISR inputs except for a single MISR input receiving the test data output of the last sequential channel responsive to a recirculate control signal. A second MISR shadow register is coupled to the first multiple input signature register.

 
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