This paper describes a structured design-for-debug methodology that provides observability throughout an entire chip. It makes use of existing design-for-testability (DFT) features on the chip and is part ofthe overall DFT strategy. The implementation of the methodology on the SuperSPARC II microprocessor is described. This methodology has been instrumental in the successful silicon debug and timely shipment of the chip.
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